You are here  Having Sex  Knowing your partner’s and your own
body  Knowing as much as possible about your own sex organs and
body, and your partner’s body can help you to get to know what
you both enjoy. See our page on 'puberty and sexual organs' for
more information.  What about 'other stuff'?  You may find that
you’d rather do other sexual things with your partner, instead
of or as well as sexual intercourse. Or, if your partner is of
the same-sex as you are, then ‘other stuff’ is relevant for you!
People often enjoy kissing, cuddling and holding hands. 'French
kissing' is when both people open their mouths when they are
kissing and their tongues touch together.  Many people also like
to stroke or rub each others bodies, particularly their genital
areas. Some people like to touch each other directly, and some
prefer to do it through their clothes.  'Other stuff' could be
just touching and being comfortable with each other’s bodies, or
oral sex (using your mouth to stimulate the other person’s
genitals).