Edging (sexual practice)

Edging, sometimes also referred to as gooning[1][2][Note 1] or surfing,[3] is a sexual technique whereby an orgasm is controlled (that is, delayed or prevented).

It is practiced alone or with a partner and involves the maintenance of a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax.

[5] The terms edging and gooning have been adopted by Generation Z and older Gen Alpha as brain rot terminology, gaining popularity on TikTok.

[8][9] In internet slang, gooner is often used to refer to pleasure-seekers and porn performers, as well as extreme excitement or obsession in non-sexual contexts.

[14] One technique, commonly referred to as 'edging', involves masturbating up until the moment before reaching the plateau phase just before orgasm occurs, and then stopping suddenly before experiencing a climax.