Expand your definition of sex

There are many different types of sex, and each can be fun and pleasurable in their own unique way.

There is no “right” or “normal” or “best” way to have sex as long as the people involved consent. Certain types of sex are more widely spoken about and depicted in movies and shows than others, but their representation does not make it any more “valid”.

Want to know a secret? What makes sex good has less to do with what type it is and way more to do with the consensual, fun, and intimate experience you can share with people.

Some of the different types of sex are:

Genital to genital contact

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Any skin-on-skin contact between same or different types of genitals, (genitals are vulva/vagina and penis)

“Fingering” or “hand jobs”

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Stimulating genitals with your or your partner’s hands and/or fingers

Oral Sex

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Mouth or tongue on, in, or around your or your partner’s genitals or anus (aka butthole). Also called a blow job, eating out, giving head, getting head, going down, getting dome, rim job etc.

Penis-in-vagina (PnV) sex

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Penis inserted into the vagina

Toy Play

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When an object (such as a vibrator, dildo, butt plug or restraints) is used to enhance sexual or sensual pleasure by stimulating one’s genitals, other erogenous zones or anywhere on the body alone or with partners.

Anal Sex

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Penis, finger, hand or object in, on or around the anus.

Masturbation

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Stimulating your own genitals, (aka touching yourself). This is commonly done by rubbing or stroking the genitals. Some people also use toys like a vibrator when masturbating.

FAST FACT

While there are many different types of sex, penis-in-vagina (PnV) sex is the only type of sex that can result in pregnancy.