Fingering

Fingering refers to all the fun ways you can use your hands to stimulate the genitals, including the clitoris, vulva, vagina, and anus. This term is typically used to refer to stimulation of people with vulvas, but it can refer to touching erogenous zones on any body, including the prostate, nipples, and perineum. Fingering may also be called finger sex, finger banging, finger play, or finger fucking. Fingering can be external or involve penetration. And it isn't just foreplay - for many, it's the main event. ### Why People Are Into It People like fingering for a lot of reasons. Here are a few you'll hear most often. ### It Feels Good Fingering can be a deft way to directly stimulate the clitoris, G-spot, or other sensitive areas with precision. Hands allow more nuanced movements than many toys or penetrative sex. Plus, fingering can easily be paired with oral, toys, kissing, or other fun stuff. ### It's Intimate For some, fingering feels more personal than other acts. It's easy to adjust based on feedback, which can be great for communication. ### Accessibility All you need is your hands! Plus, it can be enjoyed by queer or straight people, in couples or solo. ### Safety In terms of pregnancy or STI transmission, fingering is one of the safest sex acts out there. Use gloves if you have long nails or open cuts, otherwise you're good to go. ### Ways to Play Want to give fingering a try? Her are a few tips. - Hand Hygiene: Wash your hands, trim your nails, and consider gloves, especially if your nails are long. - Lube: Even with fingering, this can reduce friction and make things more comfortable. Plus, slippery is sexy. - Start Slow: Ease into stimulation, don't rush it. The ability to be subtle and gradual is one of the key benefits of fingering. - Check In: Ask for feedback. Again, subtle changes can make a big difference! - Positions: Explore different angles (on all fours, spooning, standing). ### Safety and Consent Fingering is considered one of the safest sex acts out there. Be sure to communicate and ensure both partners are comfortable and having fun. And avoid moving from anal to vaginal fingering without washing or changing gloves to prevent bacterial transfer. ### Related Activities - Fisting