Do's and Don'ts during foreplay

Food has historically often been prescribed by sexologists to be used as tools of foreplay, due to their sexually stimulating nature. Chocolates, oysters, avocados etc. contain a number of chemical compounds which aid in the release of serotonin and amphetamines, which lead to arousal and feelings of love.

Research has suggested that while engaging in sexual activity, men get erections within the first few minutes itself, whereas women usually tend to require a greater amount of time to get sexually aroused. Hence, it is essential to engage in foreplay. This allows for proper lubrication that is required to engage in pleasurable pain-free sex for both partners. However, it is advisable not to stretch foreplay out for too long, as it may get monotonous and have an opposing effect. Identifying the balance is crucial in this regard.

It is crucial for you to spend as much time as you can in the stimulation of almost each and every erogenous zone present in your partner's body, including the neck, penis, and scrotum (for men), breasts and clitoris (for women) etc. This can often turn out to be very beneficial in the sexual arousal of your partner, thus, increasing the odds of achieving orgasm.

Foreplay can start much before actually getting together with your partner in bed. This may include deeply looking into your partner's eyes, whispering something into each other's ears or just an intimate skin-to-skin contact. This will lead to the strengthening of the relationship between you and your partner and allow you to engage in more pleasurable sex.