Karezza
Updated:Karezza is a sexual practice that emphasizes intimacy, sensuality, and emotional connection over physical stimulation and orgasm. Derived from the Italian word "carezza," meaning "caress," this approach involves gentle, prolonged sexual activity without the goal of climaxing. Practitioners of karezza focus on maintaining a state of arousal and connection for extended periods, often incorporating meditation, eye-gazing, and slow, deliberate movements.
Additional Information
Karezza was popularized in the late 19th century by Dr. Alice Bunker Stockham, who saw it as a way to enhance marital intimacy and spiritual connection. Unlike traditional sexual encounters, karezza sessions can last for hours and may involve minimal genital stimulation. Proponents claim it can lead to deeper emotional bonds, reduced performance anxiety, and increased overall satisfaction in relationships.
Examples
A couple practicing karezza might engage in gentle intercourse for an hour, focusing on breathing together and maintaining eye contact.
Partners using karezza techniques might spend an evening caressing and holding each other without progressing to orgasm, instead savoring the prolonged state of arousal and connection.