A new year is here, and it’s brought with it (according to newly popular Google searches) an exciting new world of sexual practices and terms used to describe them.

These include femboys, gooning, edging and many more. If you don’t know these terms yet, that’s about to change. Read on the learn about the sexual trends destined to take over in 2024.

The term femboy refers to a man who displays typically feminine traits and characteristics. Many young men are starting to explore their feminine side, and the popularity of this term shows a positive trend towards widespread acceptance of gender fluidity.

Gooning is a sexual practice that is about creating trance-like pleasure. Usually enjoyed during masturbation, gooning involves removing one of your senses, such as sight, to enhance the others and create an orgasm that is mind-blowingly intense.

But what is edging?

Edging, also known as 'peaking' or 'orgasm surfing', is the act of taking yourself to the edge of orgasm through sexual stimulation, only to stop or reduce intensity moments before reaching climax. It can be enjoyed through all kinds of sex: masturbation, oral sex, penetration… The goal is to put off orgasm as long as possible so that when it happens, it’s as intense as possibly.

Like all good things, edging isn’t easy. It requires awareness of your and your partner’s body and physical signals. You have to gradually increase sexual arousal until an orgasm is close, then stop. As the name suggests, you are approaching the edge as many times as you can handle.

What are the benefits of edging?

Edging allows you to gain more awareness and control over your body and sexual responses. It helps better understand when you are about to reach orgasm, builds tantalising psychological tension and creates incredibly intense orgasms that pulsate through your entire being.

Additionally, because edging increases the duration of sex and forces you to slow down and not race to climax, it improves emotional and physical connection.

Any useful advice?

Always communicate openly with your partner about your desires, limits and comfort level. Edging is a practice that requires complete relaxation and patience, and you should never feel pressured. Our bodies are unique, but experimenting with new practices, rhythms and techniques will help you discover what works for you.