ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Foreplay

Foreplay is a special kind of kissing, touching and hugging that people do before they have sex. It's like a warm-up for the body, just like when we play sports, we stretch and prepare our bodies. During foreplay, people touch each other’s bodies softly and gently, which feels really good. It helps them relax and feel more connected and ready for sex. But just like how we need to say “please” and “thank you” to show we appreciate someone, we have to do foreplay to show our partner that we care about them and respect them. It is an important part of having a happy and healthy sex life.