If you’re only focusing on intercourse, sex experts say you’re missing out big time.

When we talk aboutsex, often were really referring to intercourse.

But theres so much more to a satisfying sex life than just penetration.

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Thats where outercourse comes in.

It can also involve mutual masturbation, scissoring, and dry humping.

(That being said, what constitutes outercourse may vary person to person.

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For instance, some people believefingering and oral sexare examples of outercourse, while others do not.)

What many people call foreplay would be considered outercourse.

So many of us experiencetouch hunger and the remedy is full-body, affectionate touch.

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Outercourse can really be what helps build a level of passion that creates powerful orgasms.

Same goes for people with certain health conditions or physical limitations that take penetrative sex off the table.

Within many heterosexual relationships, sexual encounters often commence with an erection and culminate in ejaculation, she said.

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Consequently, erection difficulties can result in a complete withdrawal from sexual activities.

Think about what you felt before, during and after.

This will help you tap into what Moali calls your core erotic emotions.

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For many, consistent themes make sex memorable and exciting.

Identifying your core desire is akin to discovering the genre of the novel youre writing.

Talking about experiencing and understanding different types of touch can contribute greatly to experiencing better intercourse, he said.

Treat this exploration as a way to expand your sexual horizons, Siegel said.

Incorporate mutual masturbation into your sex play, both with and without sex toys.

Even simulated intercourse, like sliding a penis between a partners thighs, breasts or butt.

This can be a wonderful entree into experimenting with more ways to pleasure yourselves and each other.

But dont be afraid to try something new.