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Anatomy and biomechanics

Stimulation by bodily and genital friction without penetration: includes tribadism (vulva against vulva), frot (penis against penis), genital rubbing against the body, and intercrural sex (between the thighs). As there is no penetration, it is of very low transmission risk and suitable for any moment; pleasure comes from direct rubbing and full body contact.

Why this position works

It is intimacy and pure desire: skin-to-skin contact, the freedom of not depending on penetration, and the safety of a low-risk practice. Very versatile —suitable for any couple and moment—, it is ideal as a complete practice or as foreplay that heats things up without rushing.

Physical effort: Low Inverted

Frottage: all the pleasure, without penetration

Proof that penetration is not necessary to go far. Frottage —rubbing bodies and genitals against each other— is sensual, safe, and surprisingly intense: skin against skin, with no tool other than desire.

Also known as: frottage · body rubbing · frot · tribadism · sex between thighs · intercrural · outercourse

Deep Intimacy Sensory Exploration Maximized Clitoral Stimulation Non-Penetrative Interaction Penis-Penis Configuration Sensitive Pelvic Floor Vulva-to-Vulva Configuration

Variations of this position

1. Genital to genital: direct contact

Two people rubbing their genitals against each other, direct contact without penetration.

The genitals rub directly against each other; maximum external stimulation.

  1. Seek direct genital contact.
  2. Find the angle that stimulates the most.
  3. Maintain a constant rhythm.

2. Between the thighs: intercrural

Intercrural sex, genitals sliding between the partner's closed thighs.

One person slides their genitals between the other's closed thighs; an enveloping and secure feeling.

  1. The receiver closes their thighs.
  2. The other person slides their genitals between them.
  3. Lubricant for better sliding.

✓ Tips
  • A bit of lubricant improves sliding and pleasure.
  • Find the contact point that stimulates the most and maintain the rhythm.
  • Rubbing between the thighs is a very pleasurable alternative.
  • It is low risk, but direct genital contact is not zero risk: consider protection.
Interaction type
Body and genital rubbing without penetration
Active anatomy
Body / External Genitalia
Receptive anatomy
Body / External Genitalia / Thighs
Main stimulation
Friction / Clitoris / External
Setups and participants
Couple · 2 people GayHeteroLesbianNon-binary / anyone

Frequently asked questions

Can you reach orgasm without penetration?

Of course; direct friction, especially of the clitoris, is very effective.

Is it safe?

Very low risk of transmission, although direct genital contact is not zero risk.

Which couples is it suitable for?

For all; it is the star practice when penetration is not sought or cannot be achieved.

Sources and references

  • Literatura de sexología clínica y ergonomía sexual

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