At its simplest, edging is the act of bringing yourself or your partner to the brink of orgasm… then stopping. It’s the frustratingly delicious art of building arousal, backing off before climax, and then climbing back up again.

In tantric massage, edging isn’t just a trick for extending pleasure. It’s a fundamental part of the experience. Controlled, deliberate, and deeply sensual, tantric edging plays with the body’s natural orgasmic rhythm to heighten sensitivity, amplify energy, and draw out sexual bliss.

The benefits of receiving tantric massage from a professional are physical, emotional, and deeply sexual. A tantric massage in London can show you every technique required to guide you safely and sensually to the edge… and keep you there.

Read on to learn how this technique evolved, what it does, and how it can elevate your erotic experience.

 

Historical Origin of Edging

Edging isn’t a new technique. The stop-start technique was introduced in 1975 by Dr. James H. Semans as a treatment for premature ejaculation. It was a simple idea with powerful results: pause stimulation just before climax, allow arousal to subside slightly, then resume. Over time, this method became a pillar in sexual therapy not just for men with performance anxiety. It offered a way to build sexual stamina, prolong encounters, and enhance pleasure.

The work of Masters and Johnson, pioneers in human sexual response, further clarified how this technique worked. They broke arousal into four distinct phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Edging plays with the transitions between these stages. When you know your body well enough, you can feel when you’re slipping from plateau to orgasm—and pause. That’s the sweet spot. And that’s where tantric edging begins.

 

What is Tantric Edging?

Tantric edging takes the stop-start technique and infuses it with sensuality, energy work, and breath control. The goal isn’t just to delay climax. It’s to use arousal as fuel. Arousal that’s stretched, manipulated, redirected, and made to dance throughout the body, instead of exploding outwards.

In tantric massage, the masseuse may use light touch, firm strokes, or feather-like teasing to push you to the brink again and again. And with every delay, the pressure builds. Eventually, you may learn to separate ejaculation from orgasm, opening the door to full-body ecstasy.

Interested? Learn more about non-ejaculatory orgasms in this blog.

Semen retention is another element that often overlaps with tantric edging. Some men use edging as a tool to avoid ejaculation entirely, channelling the sexual energy upwards through the spine instead of releasing it.

Curious as to how it works? Explore our guide to semen retention here.

Edging is entirely safe when it involves reduced stimulation or brief pauses. It becomes risky when men use extreme physical methods to “cut off” arousal like restricting circulation. This is not what tantric edging involves. The tantric approach is gentle, erotic, and intuitive.

Edging also lives within the BDSM world. Here, the practice becomes a power dynamic. One partner is in full control of the other’s climax. Orgasms are delayed, denied, or allowed only with permission.

Interested in the more primal side of tantra? Read about dark tantra here.

Benefits of Edging

Edging isn’t just fun. It offers real benefits especially for men wanting to last longer or explore their body in new ways.

• Stronger orgasms: The longer you edge, the more pressure builds. When you finally allow release, it’s often far more intense than a standard climax.
• Control over ejaculation: This is one of the most effective methods for men wanting to last longer in bed or overcome early ejaculation. Read our lad’s guide to tantra and premature ejaculation to learn more.
• Mental clarity and focus: Prolonged arousal without climax can create a heightened state of awareness.
• Increased erotic sensitivity: The more you learn to hover at the edge, the more in tune you become with your own arousal curve. This makes every touch feel stronger, every wave of pleasure more intense.

 

Techniques in Partnered Sex vs Solo vs Massage

Partnered sex: Edging with a partner requires trust and communication. Eye contact, breath syncing, and talking openly can transform this into a deeply connected experience.
If you want to learn more about tantric sex, see our guide to tantric positions and techniques.

Solo edging: This is the best way to practise your own control. You’ll begin to notice the moment your arousal tips from plateau to the point of no return. Breathe deeply, reduce stimulation, and wait, then start again. Over time, you’ll be able to stay on the edge for 20, 30, even 60 minutes.

Tantric massage: A professional tantric masseuse will guide you through breathwork, energy movement, and strategic stimulation. She may use light feathering touches on the thighs, slow strokes along the lingam, or switch entirely to breath and body contact to keep you aroused but unspent. With experience, this can lead to dry orgasms, prolonged ejaculation control, or simply the most powerful release of your life. You’ll feel seen, worshipped, and brought to a level of erotic awareness that you can’t reach through standard massage or solo play.

 

Arrange Your Tantric Massage Now

Whether your goal is to last longer, feel more, or explore non-ejaculatory orgasm, edging is the path that takes you right to the edge of pleasure and holds you there.

Want to experience it for yourself? Browse through our Karma girls and choose the one who makes your pulse quicken. Your body already knows the edge. Our masseuses will teach you how to master it.