outercourse

English

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Non-penetrative sex

Wikipedia

Etymology

Blend of outer +‎ intercourse.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaʊtə(ɹ)ˌkɔː(ɹ)s/

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Noun

outercourse (uncountable)

1. Sexual activity without vaginal or anal penetration.
   • 2021, Heather L. Armstrong, editor, Encyclopedia of Sex and Sexuality: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture, Bloomsbury, →ISBN, page 2009:

     Afterplay, also referred to as postcoital play, spans a wide variety of possible activities, including cuddling, holding hands, kissing, talking, stroking, massaging, or reengaging in sexual acts like oral sex, mutual masturbation, outercourse, or intercourse.

See also

• intercourse
• nonpenetrative sex