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What Dry Humping Is and Isnt
Theres no simple definition for dry humping.
Because of friction and pressure, dry humping can feel very good and can produce an orgasm.
Is Dry Humping Safe?
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Dry humping is one of the safest sexual activities that you might do.
Thats because theres very little exchange of bodily fluids.
In fact, if you remain dressed, there may not be any exchange of bodily fluids.
However, if youre dry humping without clothes, your risk is slightly higher.
Rubbing genitals can spread herpes, human papillomavirus (HPV), and other STIs.
Remember that it’s possible for you to also spread STIs inadvertently.
Pregnancy
The risk of pregnancy from dry humping is extremely low.
Abstinence and Dry Humping
Abstinence and dry humping are two different things.
Abstinence means not engaging in sexual activities with another person.
Because dry humping can result in pleasure and even orgasm, its considered a sexual activity.
However, there are many different ways to define sex.
Some people define sex as penetrative sex, which may involve putting the penis into the vagina or anus.
In addition, talk with your partner about protecting yourselves from pregnancy and STIs.
you’re free to even talk abouthow often you should have sex.
It can be done with your clothes on or without clothes.
However, dry humping is an intimate activity that carries some physical risk for STIs and pregnancy.
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