Understanding the Rise of “Outer Course” in Sexual Trends
The term “shallow” has emerged as a notable sexual trend over the past year, particularly among women. This involves a practice referred to as “outer course,” which means there’s an outward focus without deeper penetration into the vagina, emphasizing lighter sexual play at the entrance. It’s fascinating how this trend, which was officially coined a few years ago, continues to gain traction—it’s even made it onto a list of top sexual trends for 2024, suggesting its popularity is only growing.
This shift isn’t merely about new fads; in fact, research shows that many women find this approach to be quite enjoyable. A 2021 survey conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine revealed that nearly 84% of women in the U.S. aged 18 to 93 reported increased pleasure from this type of sexual activity.
While some are enjoying the shallower aspects of intimacy, others are eager to explore various sexual positions to spice things up in the bedroom. A study from researchers at Fetishfinder analyzed Google search trends and found that traditional positions like missionary might be losing their appeal. Interestingly, the “bear embrace” position has become the most popular search, skyrocketing by 623% over the last year.
Other notable searches included “Surresh Sanchez,” which is a bit more on the adventurous side, involving body fluids applied to a person’s upper lip. Meanwhile, the “Anvil” position—which captures a more energetic approach to intimacy—has also seen increased interest, with searches up by 275%.
It’s clear that when people aren’t actively searching for novel positions, they often turn to platforms like GPT chat for inquiries about health, gender, and pleasure. As Verena Singmann from a sexual pleasure brand noted, access to reliable information is crucial for those exploring topics of sex and enjoyment. She pointed out that while technology can serve as a valuable resource in these discussions, relying solely on AI might not be the best way to understand sexual health and well-being.
