"Edging" or "peaking" is a form of sexual practice which allows a person to delay orgasm. It is considered to be beneficial for ejaculation control as well as orgasm intensity. However, many discussion participants were wondering about the possible side effects of this technique.
I have wondered whether there was any adverse effect on the prostate of keeping this feeling of being turned on for 2 or 3 days before having a release.
Some of those who practiced edging regularly reported feeling pain with ejaculation, however, they were unsure whether the pain was caused by delaying orgasm or some other health condition might be in play.
I've been doing this for a while myself, I masturbate almost every day and I edge every time, it seems that recently it can be a little painful ejaculating so I was wondering if edging was the reason I was having the ejaculation pain or if maybe there is something more serious I need to look into.
Users described the pain appearing after longer periods of edging (usually days or weeks), ranging from mild irritation to excruciating pain strong enough to have a person visit the emergency room. The pain may be located in the prostate, penis and/or testicles. Besides the ejaculation pain as the main symptom, other negative effects of edging may include:
- Severe pelvic pain
- Sore testicles
- Blood in urine
- Orgasm intensity lessened
- Decreased ejaculate
- Constipation
- Pinching sensation in the prostate with the urge to urinate
- Emotional insensitivity
- Feeling guilt and/or remorse
On the other hand, not all edging practitioners reported negative effects of the technique. For some people, it has been a pleasurable experience with no side effects.
I have been doing this a couple of years now and haven't had any noticeable problems. I haven't gone more than 3 days without orgasm.
Positive aspects of the experience may include:
- Stronger sex drive
- Multiple consecutive orgasms
- Super intense orgasm
- Improved and longer arousal
- An increased amount of ejaculate (semen)
- Better orgasm control
Discussion participants describe both positive and negative effects associated with this sexual practice and it is directly proportional to the amount of time spent without ejaculating. This means that most people who reported negative effects have been practicing edging without ejaculation over a longer period of time (more than three days). Others attribute their success with edging to the fact that they do not go longer than three days without reaching orgasm.
What do the experts say?
The sexual practice of "edging" allows a person to delay their orgasm. The technique is said to result in more intense orgasms and better sexual control. Edging usually follows this pattern:
- The person is sexually stimulated almost to the point of orgasm ("the edge").
- The stimulation is then reduced to prevent actual climaxing.
- Stimulation is increased again, bringing the person to the edge.
At this point, one can choose to reach the climax or repeat the cycle as many times as they want. It is a common practice used both by males and females, although it is more prevalent with men. The point of prolonged orgasm is to exert more control and thus prolong solo or partner play.
Women can "edge" by turning their focus to physical sensations during sex. When they recognize they may reach orgasm, their partner can stop the stimulation or reduce its intensity.
Edging and premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation (PE) is a common male sexual problem that can have negative effects on a couple's relationship or a man's self-esteem. PE happens when a man ejaculates/reaches an orgasm sooner than he or his partner would like. When a man reaches orgasm, he loses the erection and therefore cannot continue with intercourse. It may be a frustrating and embarrassing experience. Edging or its variants are used to treat this problem.
Premature ejaculation is the most common ejaculation problem and studies suggest that between 25 and 40 percent of adult men may develop PE at certain stages in their lives. Besides the premature ejaculation, there are no other symptoms of this disorder. There are several ways to treat PE and they include nonmedical therapy (behavioral therapy and psychotherapy), medical therapy (medicines and surgery) and combination therapy. Of these options, nonmedical therapy is both safe and effective.
With the following physical techniques, a man can practice controlling his ejaculation alone or with a partner:
- The "stop-start" technique involves a man or his partner stimulating the penis until he feels the urge to ejaculate and then stopping until the sensation has passed; the process is then repeated after 30 seconds or one minute before allowing ejaculation to occur.
- The "squeeze" technique; when the man is about to climax, he or his partner will gently squeeze the tip of his penis and stop stimulation for at least 30 seconds before continuing. The process is repeated before allowing ejaculation.
Antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), available with a doctor's prescription can be used to treat PE since they seem to help delay ejaculation. Other medicines, including anesthetic creams and erectile dysfunction medicine, can also be used after consulting your doctor.
Edging side effects
There seems to be a common concern that edging causes the blockage or "backing-up" of the semen. There is no evidence to suggest that this might be true. Ejaculate cannot be expelled into your bladder, kidneys, or elsewhere if you don't release it during climax.
Upon reaching climax after edging, any semen or ejaculate your body produced will be released. If you stop edging and do not ejaculate, the body will break down the ejaculate and its components.
A condition in which semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the urethra during an orgasm is called retrograde ejaculation. The two main symptoms of RE are:
- Producing no semen, or very little, during an orgasm.
- Producing cloudy urine (because of the semen in it) first time going to the bathroom after sex.
Retrograde ejaculation may be caused by damage to the muscles or nerves around the neck of the bladder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, medicines (alpha blockers) and most commonly prostate gland surgery. Edging cannot cause retrograde ejaculation.
Treatment depends on the underlying cause. For example, if the RE is caused by taking medicine, then normal ejaculation will return once the medication is stopped.
Discussion highlights
Symptoms
- Certainly, some people will experience an ache or blue balls from extended edging.
- I always release at the end of each 'session' and never prolong it overnight or over a period of days.
- I find that the longer I wank, the lesser the intensity of feeling my orgasm will be, but it's not a straight line thing, ie after a couple of hours or so if I were to cum it would be more intense than a quick wank but if I keep going the intensity of feeling will drop off.
- AND - I always have at least four orgasms each time - I mean, once the initial orgasm is done, I keep stroking and have three or four more one after the other.
- the second or third time feels more intense than the first.
- I still Masturbate every night and I do edge!
- I also have experienced the "blue Balls" effect if you edge long periods, also if you cum and keep on masturbating, although the ejaculate will decrease don't let that fool you into thinking it's not worth it.
- After about 3 or 4 days tho blue balls became an inevitable part of my session, so i would just do it at night and go to sleep with them.
- By morning I felt normal, actually seemed quite a bit more energetic the next day!
- At first touch by either myself or my GF my balls and prostate turned (bright blue) so to speak.
- Even to look at her I`d get aroused, which was normal, but I`d get blue balls from it.
- When i finally came ,first of all I had LOTS&LOTS of precum, the volume of the main load was good but not great.
- I actually have experienced back up when using the bathroom going number two when pushing sometimes I ejaculate and I used to edge a lot and prolonged it for days
- it has become very difficult to control myself.
- I have been edging for years and always for months with ejaculating.
- The longest I have masturbated every single day and not ejaculate is about 3 months.
- I've done something similar to this second type of edging, but instead holding the base of my Penis at the time of ejaculation.
- I will build up slowly, over about an hour, and will often have a "mini" orgasm, with minimal ejaculate ( a few drops).
- I had unbelievable multiple orgasms + ejaculations that was over more than a minute, with my fiance, yes it was a mess.
- Also continual orgasms without ejaculation for 3 min+ I had to stop her because it was too intense.
- I was in a dry spell for a while and started edging.
- My PSA # had doubled.
- I stopped edging, and the repeat PSA 30 days later went back to baseline.
Positive reviews
- With a little experience, most men can tell when they're coming upon on it.
- and with more practice, they can stop in time.
- Sometimes, you coast past the point, even though you meant to stop.
- (and this is why promises to a partner that you'll withdraw in time can be meaningless.) I've never heard of any report of being "backed up" from this practice of edging.
- And, I've not experienced anything I recall as "mindblowing orgasm" from practicing it.
- (I think building to the orgasm without edging is a stronger climax than delaying it several times.
- but that's nothing that lasts nor would be serious.) If a male were to be "backed up" somehow from this practice, I would think it would clear itself either in a "wet dream" or immediately upon the next orgasm.
- I've practiced edging occasionally for years (when time and privacy allows) and never suffered any ill effects.
- If you can hold off for several hours you'll experience an orgasm of mind altering intensity.
- It really works an no harmfull (long term or short term) side effects there is 1 good one tho, if you do the reverse kegling and you do it right it should make your penis rock hard (harder then usual) but it makes u cum way faster then usual, best used for masturbating, but if u manage to mix in edging with the reverse kegling you can make it last longer.
- I am an enthusiastic edger and much prefer a long masturbation session to short ones, when I get the chance.
- BUT - the edging itself feels amazing once you've been at it for a couple of hours.
- From what I believe, not many guys do that, but it's very very worth trying because you'll often get the 'mindblowing' orgasm that you're after if you can do it over and over like that.
- Well I'm here to tell you at age 58, it's a drive that is still going strong.
- Let me tell you I do understand the intensity of orgasm when you edge.
- The intensive orgasm you feel only increases with each climax.
- It takes longer to climax each time but if you Climax 3 times or more you feel like you want to climb out of your skin!
- My GF hasn't a problem with it, she knows it just gets me hornier for when we get together, plus she like to jack me off too.
- By morning I felt normal, actually seemed quite a bit more energetic the next day!
- I enjoy edging a lot and might be addicted to the endorphin's in the blood and the feeling that it gives.
- Others (like me) enjoy the lead up to ejaculating.
- It's like one long orgasm.
- Im totally perfect everywhere and my sex life is awesome.
- Personally, I would not recommend constant edging but it can be very pleasurable when done occasionally, say for a whole day - especially when accompanied by a partner or in roleplay such as Mistress and slave whereby you are not allowed to experience orgasm until your Mistress allows you to and the release is something to behold after such a long period of being almost ready to come but you stop at the vital moment just before ejaculation.
- I also believe this can be beneficial when you are suffering from premature ejaculation as there is nothing worse than the embarrassment caused by shooting your load all too soon.
- Feels amazing i feel virile and really masciline.
- I use edging to "build up" my ejaculate, since the amount of it is much less without the sperm component.
- I find the orgasm is more intense if there is more fluid to ejaculate.
- I will build up slowly, over about an hour, and will often have a "mini" orgasm, with minimal ejaculate ( a few drops).
- I stop after this, feeling satisfied.
- Edging has greatly improved my orgasms.
- I have been doing this a couple of years now and havent had any noticeable problems.I havent gone more than 3 days without orgasm.
- I think the secret of my success is that I dont go over 3 days without ejaculation.
- I actually have less urinary tract infections than I used to.of course, each person is different.
- i asked my urologist about my frequent masturbation ( 1 to 2 times daily) and he said it actually keeps things cleaned out in the system and shouldent cause any harm.
- I can edge by myself as long as I like, it feels better than ejaculation and I can do it all I want.
- At 77 I masturbate often and greatly enjoy edging.
Users' suggestions
- I wouldn't do it over a long period of time tho, for example, masterbating yourself to "just about there" then stopping, then starting over a period of days without an actual orgasm.
- It's okay to do it, but make sure you finish yourself off at the same time.
- You'll also need some towels handy because the amount of ejaculate will probably surprise you.
- try kegling it's an exorcise that helps you last longer, by exorcizing the PC an BC muscle, I cant really explain how to do it in detail so google it an learn.
- Eat right and get the rest you need.
- Keep as healthy as possible and active as much as you can.
- Anyhow, the short of it is, you want to masturbate, go for it!
- But if you feel bad about it, talk to someone and take care of the underlying inhibition that is getting in the way.
- Just wait a month without touching yourself or cumming in anyother way.
- Then try!
- Personally, I would not recommend constant edging but it can be very pleasurable when done occasionally, say for a whole day - especially when accompanied by a partner or in roleplay such as Mistress and slave whereby you are not allowed to experience orgasm until your Mistress allows you to and the release is something to behold after such a long period of being almost ready to come but you stop at the vital moment just before ejaculation.
- I would recommend it, especially if you want to build up sperm volume after a vasectomy.
- Don't do it as long as I did or for days even, in one session is safe.
- Don't edge for days/weeks on end without ejaculating.
- Also, most urologists recommend frequent ejaculations to keep the prostate health.
In conclusion
Edging is a pleasurable and useful sexual technique aimed at improving orgasm control and helping with certain ejaculation problems. You can do it by yourself or with a partner to make the intercourse last longer. However, it is worth pointing out that edging with a partner requires agreement as it can become tedious and unsatisfactory. Edging cannot cause backing up of the semen, however if you notice cloudy urine after an orgasm it is best to make an appointment with your doctor, as this is a symptom of retrograde ejaculation.