PSA for Men: One Minute of Foreplay Is Not a Magic Button
- Jara Bender
- Jul 18
- 3 min read

Let’s just get this out of the way: a shoulder squeeze and a tongue flick are not foreplay. They are a warm-up to the warm-up. And yet, somewhere along the way, many well-meaning men became convinced that a couple of quick moves—maybe a boob grab and a peck on the neck—are enough to unlock a woman’s deepest, wildest desires.
Spoiler: they’re not.
This blog is your friendly, cheeky guide to actually getting her in the mood. No gimmicks. No Cosmo tips involving whipped cream and a blindfold (unless she’s into that). Just science, empathy, and a little common sense. Ready?
💡 Step 1: The Mood Starts Way Before the Bedroom
Here's what no one tells you in gym class: turning on a woman is a process, not a switch. It begins with feeling safe, seen, and appreciated. That means:
Clean the kitchen.
Send a flirty-but-respectful text.
Ask how her day was—and actually listen.
Want a sexy woman in your bed? Try connecting with her outside the bedroom first. That emotional turn-on leads to a physical one. Call it mental foreplay. It works.
🧠 Step 2: Understand the Female Brain Is Not a Microwave
The male arousal cycle is like a light switch. The female arousal cycle is more like… a slow-cooker with a safety lock.
Sure, sometimes she’s ready to go without much preamble. But most of the time, she needs:
Time to transition out of “to-do list” mode.
Physical affection without expectation.
Sensory engagement—think warmth, soft lighting, smells, textures.
Here’s a wild idea: try touching her with no goal. See how that changes things.
🛑 Step 3: Ditch the “Routine”
If your version of foreplay looks the same every time, congratulations—you’ve created a pattern that her body already knows how to fast-forward through.
Instead of going through the motions, try:
Asking her what she wants.
Changing the pace: slow is sexy.
Surprising her with something new (consensually, obviously).
If you think this sounds like work—good. It’s fun work, and it pays off.
🎭 Step 4: Don’t Perform, Connect
Sex isn’t a performance. It’s not about perfect technique, it’s about mutual presence. If she feels like you’re doing “foreplay theater,” she’s not going to be turned on—she’s going to be mentally composing a grocery list.
Instead, pay attention:
Is she leaning in or pulling away?
Is she breathing faster or zoning out?
Is she giggling or going quiet?
Tuning into her cues = actual intimacy. That’s where the magic happens.
🚪 Step 5: Foreplay Might Be... the Whole Thing
Here’s your permission slip: penetration is not the only goal. If she’s turned on, enjoying herself, feeling connected, and the world melts away for 30 minutes of kissing and touching—that’s sex.
Take the pressure off both of you. You’re not on a quest for the Holy O. You’re building connection, pleasure, safety, and trust. The orgasms? They show up when they feel respected. Like Beyoncé.
TL;DR for the Bros in the Back:
A boob grab is not foreplay.
Clean the house.
Ask her what she wants.
Slow down.
This is not a heist—it’s a duet.
Now go forth, gentlemen. Light the candles, run the bath, send the “thinking about you” text, and make her feel like the goddess she is. You don’t need to be a sex god. Just be attuned, playful, and emotionally present.
Foreplay isn’t a task. It’s an invitation.
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