Fingering (sexual act)

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Fingering, also called finger banging or finger fucking, is the practice of stimulating the vagina or anus of a sexual partner by inserting the fingers, and is a common form of mutual masturbation. To "finger oneself" is to masturbate in this manner.

1 Vaginal fingering
2 Anal fingering
3 Safety
4 Fictional use
5 External links

[edit] Vaginal fingering

Fingering the vagina is often a good way to stimulate the G spot.

[edit] Anal fingering

Fingering of the anus and rectum is commonly practiced in preparation of further anal sex, such as inserting the penis or a dildo (possibly a strap-on dildo), or other inanimate objects to widen the entry point and prepare the receiver. Some practicers thus consider it foreplay, while others use it as a full sex act on its own. It is a common practice among homosexual men, though it is far from exclusive to them.

Anal fingering is an effective way of stimulating the prostate gland of men, and thus bringing the receiver to orgasm. In fact, because of the flexibility and relative maneuverability of the fingers it is sometimes considered superior to a penis in this capacity.

The act of fingering a woman by using two fingers for the vagina and one finger for the anus is known as using the Shocker.

The act of fingering a woman by using two fingers for the anus and one finger for the vagina is known as using the knocker.

[edit] Safety

The practice is generally considered safe sex as long as a few basic precautions are followed: the hands should be clean and the nails trimmed and filed; long, sharp or jagged nails can cause cuts, injury or infection. If there are cuts, infections or open wounds on the fingers they should be covered with a latex or vinyl glove. Finger cots may also be used, but they may be more likely to slip off and remain inside the receptive partner. The hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and warm water before eating or placing them in the mouth. If stimulating both the anus and vagina, the hands should be washed between the two or a new latex glove used for each to avoid cross-contamination. The finger or orifice should be lubricated, either naturally or synthetically.