Ask Gigi

Welcome to Ask Gigi, a column where psychosexual therapist, Gigi
Engle, answers your most intimate questions and explores a range of
sexual health topics. .

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What is ‘outstroking’?

Outstroking flips the script on what we’ve been taught sex “should” look like. Instead of prioritising penetration, it centres external stimulation, pressure, and friction—aka the kind of touch many bodies actually respond to. The result? Less performance pressure, more pleasure, and a deeper sense of connection. This isn’t about adding a new move—it’s about rethinking the goal entirely. When you slow down and focus on sensation, sex stops being a checklist and starts being an experience.

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