For men, particularly in the gay male community, consensual frottage is a sexual act of mutual rubbing, often specifically referring to penis-to-penis contact, also called "frotting". Frotting is a non-penetrative sexual practice where two men rub their genitals against each other for pleasure and sexual stimulation. The act: Two partners, usually facing each other in a front-to-front embrace, rub their erect penises together. The benefit: This type of rubbing stimulates the nerve bundles on both partners' penises at the same time, which can create a heightened or unique sensation that some men prefer to penetrative sex. Frottage vs. frotting: While frottage is the general term for rubbing against a person or object, frotting refers specifically to penis-to-penis contact between men. How to practice frotting Many positions can be adapted for frotting. Some common approaches include: Face-to-face grinding: Partners stand or lie facing each other and rub their bodies together, allowing for eye contact and intimacy. Side-by-side rubbing: Lying next to each other, partners can grind their bodies together for a sense of closeness. Use of pillows or props: Pillows can be used for extra comfort and support to achieve different angles and movements. With or without clothes: Frotting can be done with clothes on or naked, depending on the desired level of friction and sensation. Benefits of frotting Safer sex: Because it is non-penetrative, frotting eliminates the risk of transmitting infections like HIV that require the exchange of certain bodily fluids. However, skin-to-skin STIs like HPV and pubic lice can still be transmitted. Reduced pressure: Frotting provides sexual pleasure without the physical pressure of penetrative sex, making it a good option for men experiencing erectile issues or other physical challenges. Heightened sensation: The mutual friction from skin-on-skin contact can generate a unique and intensely pleasurable sensation.