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Pegging is a sexual practice involving a person, typically a woman, penetrating a partner, typically a man, with a strap-on dildo. This practice is often associated with the exploration of gender roles, power dynamics, and personal pleasure.

In pegging, the receiving partner may experience stimulation of the prostate gland, which can lead to intense sexual pleasure and orgasms. The act often challenges traditional notions of masculinity and penetrative roles in sexual relationships, allowing for a broader understanding of sexual expression.

Communication and consent are crucial in pegging, as with any sexual activity, to ensure that all participants are comfortable and enjoy the experience. It can involve varying levels of intensity and can be incorporated into both monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) contexts.

Many individuals and couples report that pegging enhances intimacy and trust in their relationships, as it requires openness about desires and boundaries.

Pegging

Pegging refers to a sexual practice in which a person with a vulva penetrates a person with a penis anally using a strap-on dildo. This term is commonly associated with heterosexual couples, where the person with a vulva takes on a penetrative role traditionally associated with people with penises.

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Pegging challenges traditional gender roles and stereotypes related to sexual activities by allowing individuals to explore different roles and experiences. It requires open communication, trust, and consent between partners. The practice can be pleasurable for both partners and can enhance intimacy and connection.

In pegging, the person with a vulva wears a harness with a dildo attached, allowing them to penetrate their partner anally. This activity can provide physical pleasure for the receiver due to the stimulation of the prostate, a highly erogenous zone in people with penises. It can also be a psychologically stimulating experience for both partners, as it involves a reversal of typical gender norms in sexual interactions.

Pegging can be a part of BDSM play, power dynamics, or simply a way for partners to explore new forms of sexual expression. As with any sexual activity, it is crucial for all parties involved to communicate openly, establish boundaries, and prioritize consent and safety.

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About the Author: Gareth Redfern-Shaw

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Gareth is the founder of Consent Culture, a platform focused on consent, kink, ethical non-monogamy, relationship dynamics, and the work of creating safer spaces. His work emphasizes meaningful, judgment-free conversations around communication, harm reduction, and accountability in practice, not just in name. Through Consent Culture, he aims to inspire curiosity, build trust, and support a safer, more connected world.

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