Is Edging Good for You?

Speed is not always a good thing. Sometimes taking your time can lead to greater results. This is the idea behind edging. To the uninitiated, edging is the practice of delaying orgasm during sex or masturbation. The main benefit is that it often results in a stronger orgasm, which sounds appealing. But is edging actually good for you? Or is there a price to pay for those moments of bliss?

How to Edge

Kind of like how edging builds up to a better orgasm, we are going to build up to a better answer to whether edging is actually good for you. First, we are going to take a look at how to edge, just so we are all on the same page.

Edging is actually very simple in its execution. During sex or masturbation, you work yourself right up to the edge before you orgasm (hence the name) and then stop. Not for too long, mind you, we don’t want to accidentally get blue balls. Waiting about 30 seconds is usually enough. After that small break, you start up again.

Here you have two options. You can repeat the process of edging for a couple more cycles, or you can finish with an orgasm. There is no set number of times you have to edge; it’s really up to you. If you are edging during partnered sexual activity, it might be a good idea to communicate how many times you are planning to edge or when you intend to finish.

Is Edging Good for You?

A Doctor who will explain it is ok to edge.

“Alright, so edging can help you have stronger orgasms, but what’s the catch?” you may be asking. Well, for all you skeptics, the good news is there isn’t one! That’s right, you can enjoy edging and all its benefits without having to worry about side effects. Edging does not cause erectile dysfunction, so no need to worry there. It won’t cause any ejaculation issues either.

With that out of the way, are there any real benefits to edging? Aside from the usual benefits of masturbation and the possibility of a stronger orgasm, not really. In relationships, edging can be a great way to make your sex sessions longer. And for those who worry about premature ejaculation, the start-and-stop technique of edging may help.

TENGA Items for Edging

To be fully transparent, most, if not all, of TENGA’s male sex toys can be used for edging. It would be easy to just say pick one that catches your eye and edge away. In this case, we do recommend picking an item that is a little more gentle, so you can edge without accidentally finishing before you want to. Here are a couple of masturbators that could help you get the most out of your edging experience.

POCKET TENGA WAVE LINE

Stretch out your pleasure sensations with the gentle stimulation of the POCKET TENGA WAVE LINE. With gentle firmness and details that are more on the delicate side, you can use the WAVE LINE to slowly build up to the very edge of pleasure.

TENGA Puffy Sugar White

For a reusable option for edging, you can’t go wrong with the softness of the TENGA Puffy Sugar White. With its delicate micro nubs within the internal details, you can edge as long as you need, thanks to the gentle stimulation. It is the perfect option for those who want a nice, relaxing, long edging experience.

Summary

Edging can be a great way to really lengthen and enjoy masturbation or a sexual experience with a partner. The best part is that you can do it without worrying of any side effects or harm thanks to there not being any. In short, yes, edging can be good for you due to the fact that it could give you a stronger, more intense orgasm. And who doesn’t want that?

For those who already practice edging and want tips to improve their self-pleasure, check out these great male masturbation techniques.