Better Orgasms
The most commonly known benefit of edging is that you will have better, or more intense orgasms.
Although this might not happen the first time you practise edging, since practice makes perfect, typically if you are able to edge you will experience stronger orgasms.
This is due to the fact that you’ve not only stayed in an aroused state for a longer amount of time than normal, but by bringing yourself close to orgasm and then denying yourself it, you will have built up the moment and it will be more of a conscious experience than a quick release.
Less Pressure
Whether you’re someone who struggles to orgasm and you put pressure on yourself to climax when masturbating, or you have a partner struggling with sexual dysfunction, edging is a great way to take the pressure off.
Since edging isn’t specifically focused on orgasming as soon as possible and the goal is to stay in an aroused state and play around with pleasure, it can reduce the amount of pressure you feel and with less pressure comes more fun and fewer issues.
Even the concept of being mindful about sex (whether alone or partnered) can reduce pressure and take away any negative thoughts that may influence sexual dysfunction.
More Intimacy
Both alone and in partnered sex, edging can increase the intimacy and connection you feel, both with your own body and with the person you are with. Rather than rushing to the finish line, edging slows things down and increases the time and concentration you put on simply being intimate with your partner.
Additionally, edging can be practised in so many ways that penetrative sex isn’t always the sole focus and that can be great for those that don’t receive a lot of pleasure from this type of sex or would prefer to indulge in a little more foreplay and oral sex.