It should be noted, however, that foreplay does not always and necessarily lead to sex: the definition of foreplay is not limited exclusively to kissing or caressing, as it also considers the entire atmosphere and mood that allow you to reach the climax of the sexual desire. For this, verbal exchanges ("dirty talk", spicy phrases or conversations with romantic or erotic content), sexy lingerie, sex toys, erotic videos and many other things that contribute to the experience can also play a role in foreplay. .
In any case, there is no definitive formula: it is necessary to feel at ease in practicing and receiving the preliminaries, following what constitutes individual preferences. In this regard, it is useful to maintain an open and honest communication to provide the partner with mutual feedback on what is pleasant or, on the contrary, causes discomfort.
and prepare the genitals for intercourse, mainly through the activation of the autonomic nervous system; at the same time, these sexual activities are comforting, thanks to the release of hormones such as dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin which reduce the levels of cortisol (hormone of stress) and increase feelings of affection, bonding, and euphoria.Neglecting sexual contact as a preparation for intercourse hinders, therefore, on several levels: without foreplay, it is possible to arrive at intercourse distracted, misunderstood and anxious, neither sufficiently excited, nor relaxed.