Penetration mostly refers to the penetration of the penis into the vagina. In addition, however, other sexual practices in which one partner penetrates a body orifice of the other are also called penetration.
What is penetration?
The most common type of penetration means the penetration of the male member into the vagina of the woman, and thus is usually part of sexual intercourse. The most common type of penetration means the penetration of the male member into the vagina of the woman and is thus mostly part of sexual intercourse. Penetration is often preceded by foreplay, as the vagina should be moist for painless penetration, which is accomplished by the woman’s arousal. Penetration can also mean penetration into other orifices of the body, such as the anus. While penetration in the narrower sense serves the purpose of reproduction, since sperm can enter the uterus during orgasm, penetration of other orifices has the sole purpose of satisfying sexual desire.
Function and purpose
In humans, who are mammals, fertilization takes place inside the body. This represents an advancement from fertilization in lower vertebrates, which occurs outside the body. Fertilization inside the body is safer and more likely to be successful. However, for this to happen, penetration must first occur, because the sperm cells of the male must be transported in this way to the uterus of the female, from where they make it on their own to the egg. In addition, unlike in lower vertebrates, the embryo in humans develops protected inside the body, which increases its chances of survival to such an extent that humans usually give birth to only one child per birth. Penetration is thus not only for pleasure, but has great evolutionary biological significance. In addition, penetration is also to be considered as a “trick” of nature to induce man to procreate. Men almost always experience sexual pleasure through penetration; in women, penetration can at least be stimulating. The sensation of sexual pleasure before and during penetration is a human peculiarity hardly known to any other representative among mammals. If it is not about reproduction, but about physical proximity and the satisfaction of sexual needs, the penetration of other body orifices or even inanimate objects comes into question.
Diseases and ailments
Penetration can be difficult in both men and women, with hardly any obstacle that could not be overcome. In women, the biggest problem is often lack of vaginal lubrication. Similar difficulties can occur with penetration of orifices that produce little moisture on their own. In these cases, lubricants provide a quick remedy, replacing the lack of moisture and thus lubrication. If penetration were to take place without such a tool, tears in the skin of the body orifice could occur and the penis can also be injured by penetration that is too dry. Vaginismus can get in the way of penetration. Vaginismus is a condition in which the vagina tenses and cramps when the man wants to penetrate. There are many causes. Some women have their first experience of vaginismus when they first try to have sex, without any identifiable trigger. Others have had bad experiences with men or with sexual violence, so psychological problems get in the way of normal penetration. Often, the impediment to penetration is not mature vaginismus, but simply a tightening of the vaginal muscles due to anxiety and tension on the part of the woman. This can usually be remedied well by attention and care as well as plenty of time. A prerequisite for penetration in men is physical arousal. Stress, emotional problems, high blood pressure, illnesses or injuries to the penis can cause temporary or permanent erectile dysfunction. When flaccid, the man cannot penetrate the vagina, preventing penetration. If erectile dysfunction is temporary, it helps to wait until the trigger has improved. Otherwise, prescription medications such as Viagra can help the possibility of penetration by inducing an erection. Penetration that is too forceful or penetration without lubricant when there is a lack of moisture can result in injury to both partners.At best, they are only tears in the mucous membranes, at worst, the foreskin of the penis can tear or a larger wound can develop in the penetrated body orifice due to too violent penetration. To prevent inflammation and stop bleeding, such cases require treatment.
