Sex is sometimes a difficult experience for new couples. It can also help people to build confidence with one another. A 2018 study found that while women can reach orgasm through sexual intercourse alone, clitoral stimulation was more likely to result in orgasm and made the orgasm better.Įdging can allow opportunities for people to try new activities and ways of touching or stimulating. This may allow people to spend longer enjoying the process of stimulation.Įdging can also help people discover their sexual triggers without orgasming too quickly. Increasing the duration of sexual activity can also change the dynamics by shifting the focus away from the orgasm. This might involve slowing down, changing position, or stopping stimulation entirely. When someone senses they are about to orgasm, they can change intensity. People who experience premature ejaculation may find edging beneficial because it can increase the duration of sex before orgasm. A 2014 study suggests that females who masturbate are more likely to achieve orgasm during sex. Practicing the method of edging may also make it easier to reach orgasm. Including a period of edging during sex could help build up excitement and make the climax more satisfying. This can apply to sex with a partner or masturbation. According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, edging can increase the intensity of orgasm in some people.