Foreplay means different things to different people. It can include being romantic or seductive, kissing, cuddling, touching, rubbing, licking, massaging, grinding and even just talking.
The reason foreplay is called foreplay is that it makes penetrative sex better. Physically, it makes the vagina or the anus relaxed and wet enough for penetration and the penis erect. (But it’s still a good idea to have somewaterbased lubeif you plan to go the whole way, especially foranal sex.)
Foreplay can be an important step in having penetrative sex. But it can also be a sexy and satisfying thing to explore on its own. If you’renot ready for sexit can be a great option.