Peter Fendi, 1835

Carvings at Khajuraho, an ancient Hindu Temple near Delhi, India

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One of a series of paintings of the Kama Sutra at Kuchaman Fort.

Kama Sutra illustration

Group sex is sexual behaviour involving more than two participants at the same time. The main focus of this page is group sex among humans; however, group sex also exists with other species in the animal kingdom - e.g., bighorn sheep and bonobos. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1480x2376, 1082 KB) Peter Fendi, 1835 File links The following pages link to this file: Group sex User:Markaci/Nudity ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1480x2376, 1082 KB) Peter Fendi, 1835 File links The following pages link to this file: Group sex User:Markaci/Nudity ... Khajuraho (Hindi खजुराहो) is a village in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in Chhatarpur District, about 385 miles (620 kilometres) southeast of Delhi, the capital city of India. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Kama Sutra (disambiguation). ... Kuchaman City is a city and a municipality in Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ... Binomial name Shaw, 1804 Synonyms Desmarest Cuvier[1] Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis)[2] is one of three species of mountain sheep in North America and Siberia; the other two species being Ovis dalli, that includes Dall Sheep and Stones Sheep, and the Siberian Snow sheep Ovis nivicola. ... For other uses, see Bonobo (disambiguation). ...

Any and all sexual behaviour performed by two people can be a part of group sex, as well as a number of behaviors only possible with more than two people. Group sex involving one participant being penetrated by multiple people is sometimes termed a gang bang. In modern parlance an orgy may also refer to an event involving group sex. For other uses, see Gang bang (disambiguation). ... This article is about ancient Greek gathering. ...

Group sex can occur amongst people of all sexual orientations and genders. Sexual orientation refers to an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectional attraction toward others,[1] usually conceived of as classifiable according to the sex or gender of the persons whom the individual finds sexually attractive. ...

Group sex in contemporary culture

Studies of the history of human sexuality reveal that the "idea that sex is a "private" act is only a couple of centuries old." [1]. While group sex has always been practiced in many cultures across the world, it wasn't until the 1960s that advocates of group sex first brought recreational (as opposed to purely ritual) group sex into the public consciousness of the Western world. Groups such as the Sexual Freedom League, and the Suck Collective introduced many people to large scale, frequently polyamorous group sex. As the experiments and bohemian lifestyles of the 1960s became absorbed by the mainstream, group sex in a variety of forms became tremendously popular in the United States and Europe in the 1970s. [2] Sexual Freedom League was an organization originally founded in 1963 in New York City. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ...

Types of Group Sex

Group sex may involve three or more people of any gender or sexual orientation. The events themselves may be characterized by sex; for example, a straight group sex session would involve only heterosexual sex. Some venues for group sex may be intended for a particular group or groups of people. Different types of group sex may or may not involve switching partners. Some sex clubs, for example, require entrants to come in pairs and do not typically involve actual physical contact between people in different pairs. Group sex may involve a specific set of sexual activities; for example, some involve BDSM, while "vanilla" group sex does not. Gender in common usage refers to the sexual distinction between male and female. ... Sexual orientation refers to an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectional attraction toward others,[1] usually conceived of as classifiable according to the sex or gender of the persons whom the individual finds sexually attractive. ... the quality or state of extending in one direction without turns, bends or curves; or being without influence or interruption the personal character of displaying honesty or fairness Straight, a poker hand containing five cards in sequential order a heterosexual person a type of punch used in boxing, also commonly... Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love or sexual desire exclusively for members of the opposite sex or gender, contrasted with homosexuality and distinguished from bisexuality and asexuality. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Collars are a commonly used symbol of BDSM and can be ornamental or functional. ...

Main article: swinging

In many cultures, public intercourse is considered taboo and is illegal (see indecent exposure); many groups also frown upon sex that is not monogamous. Group sex often takes place in private or clandestine locations, including homes, hotel rooms, unpopulated areas like forests, abandoned buildings, or private clubs. Sex clubs are often open to members only, while less formal locations (truck stops, wooded areas) may be semi-secret. Group sex also sometimes takes place in nightclubs, bathhouses, massage parlors, or bars, although such places (particularly those frequented by sexual minorities such as gays or lesbians in countries intolerant of homosexuality^{[citation needed]}) are sometimes subject to legal repercussions. Group sex may be a part of other social activities such as parties, although some venues such as gay bathhouses tend to eschew talking. This article is about the subcultural sexual lifestyle. ... This article is about cultural prohibitions in general; for other uses, see Taboo (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Faithfulness redirects here. ... This article is about lodging. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Laser lights illuminate the dance floor at a Gatecrasher dance music event in Sheffield, England A nightclub (or night club or club) is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark. ... A bath house is a place where people bathe. ... This article is about the massage technique. ... Singles bar redirects here. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... Gay bathhouses, also known as (gay) saunas or steam baths (and sometimes called, in gay slang in some regions, the baths or the tubs), are places where men can go to have sex with other men. ...

The possibility for awkwardness among friends, significant others, or strangers at group sex is often cited as a problem with them, particularly in relatively spontaneous incidents of group sex such as drunken group sex among friends. Among heterosexuals, the relative availability of men and women is also a concern for participants, as social stigma or other factors structures the extent to which many men or women feel comfortable being promiscuous. Heterosexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by esthetic attraction, romantic love or sexual desire exclusively for members of the opposite sex or gender, contrasted with homosexuality and distinguished from bisexuality and asexuality. ... Promiscuity is the practice of making relatively unselective, casual and indiscriminate choices. ...

In spite of (or due to) the stigma against group sex, participation in group sex is a common fantasy, although regular participation in group sex remains uncommon in most cultures.

Prevalence

Fantasies of group sex are extremely common among both men and women. In major studies, between 54%-88% of people fantasize about watching others have sex, 40%-42% fantasize about being watched by others, and between 39%-72% fantasize about bondage. [3] The practice of group sex is not uncommon - the Janus Report indicated that 14% of men and 8% of women engaged in group sex. [4] Many forms of sexual behavior were reported by Kinsey's subjects, but the official Kinsey Reports web site does not mention threesomes or group sex in the summary of Kinsey's findings.

Safety

Since the knowledge of the AIDS epidemic, group sex has been widely considered a dangerous activity, precipitating crackdowns on venues where it takes place and a shift away from widespread anonymous group sex and towards sex parties among trusted groups of friends. In response to the threat of sexually transmitted infection, some people have begun to organize safer sex party in order to give people who enjoy group sex a risk-reduced way to participate in it. Such events typically do not involve intercourse or sex without necessary barrier methods such as condoms, focusing on group masturbation, protected oral sex, the use of sex toys, or other activities involving minimal risk of STD transmission. Many venues where group sex often take place provide condoms, dental dams, latex gloves, lubricant, or other tools for safer sex to participants. However, sex involving potential fluid exchange is considered a major risk factor for HIV or other diseases. For other uses, see AIDS (disambiguation). ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ... The word intercourse refers to: Look up intercourse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the male contraceptive device. ... Oral sex consists of all sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, which may include use of the tongue, teeth, and throat, to stimulate genitalia. ... A sex toy is a term for any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ... Dental dams or rubber dams are essentially rectangular sheets of latex used in dentistry, specifically endodontic therapy. ... This article is about the typesetting system. ... // Leather gloves A glove (Middle English from Old English glof) is a type of garment (and more specifically a fashion accessory) which covers the hand of a human. ... A lubricant (colloquially, lube) is a substance (often a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction and wear between them. ... Safe sex (also called safer sex or protected sex) is a set of practices that are designed to reduce the risk of infection during sexual intercourse to avoid developing sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). ... Species Human immunodeficiency virus 1 Human immunodeficiency virus 2 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS, a condition in humans in which the immune system begins to fail, leading to life-threatening opportunistic infections). ...

Consent can also be an issue for participants of group sex, because individual participants may not want to perform certain acts (for example they may only want non-penetrative sex) and it can be difficult to establish clearly defined boundaries before group sex begins. Most organized forms of group sex impose restrictions or use customs to ensure that all sex involved is consensual; for example, some groups have specific non-verbal cues (eye contact, hand gestures) used to communicate consent or lack thereof. Furthermore, alcohol and other drugs may be seen as risk factors for unwanted sexual contact during group sex. While the term “orgy” is used to refer to consensual group sex, it (and other terms such as "gangbang" or "pulling a train") can also be used to refer to sexual assault committed by a group. Consent (as a term of jurisprudence) is a possible justification against civil or criminal liability. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Gaze aversion. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about ancient Greek gathering. ... A gang bang is a situation in which one individual, either a man or a woman, has sexual intercourse with multiple men simultaneously. ... Sexual assault is any physical contact of a sexual nature without voluntary consent. ... There are several types of rape, generally categorized by reference to the situation in which it occurs, the identity or chacteristics of the victim, and/or the identity or chacteristics of the perpetrator. ...

Sexual positions and combinations possible only in group sex

Main article: list of sex positions for group sex

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Initialism codes

Peter Fendi portrayed group sex in lithography, c. 1834

A system of initialisms has evolved to describe the variety of group sex arrangements. These codes can appear in erotic literature and film descriptions, member profiles in online communities, and personal ads. These codes consist of arrangements of the letters M (for male) and F (for female). Adjacent letters explicitly signify sexual contact between the participants represented by those letters, though this does not necessarily mean there is no contact between the other participants. For example, MMF would signify a ménage à trois of two men and one woman in which the center male has sexual contact with the other male and the female, and in which it is not specified whether there is contact between the female and the other male. MFMF (situation pictured in photo to left), on the other hand, implies no same-sex contact. Image File history File links PeterFendi_Erotic_Scene. ... Image File history File links PeterFendi_Erotic_Scene. ... Peter Fendi (4 September 1796 – 28 August 1842) was an Austrian portrait and genre painter, engraver, and lithographer. ... Lithography is a method for printing on a smooth surface. ... Year 1834 (MDCCCXXXIV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Look up acronym, initialism, alphabetism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Erotic literature is a literary genre that either takes the form of erotica written to arouse the reader, or to give instruction in sexual technique. ... Look up ménage à trois in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Variations on this system exist that use case to convey more information. Within the BDSM and D/s subcultures, upper and lower case letters can signify dominant (or top) and submissive (or bottom). Collars are a commonly used symbol of BDSM and can be ornamental or functional. ... Domination and submission (also known as Dominance and submission, D&s, Ds or D/s) is a set of psychosexual behaviors, customs and rituals relating to the dominance of one individual over another. ... In human sexual behavior, a dominant is one who enjoys performing any of a variety of BDSM practices upon a submissive; or one who holds a dominant position within a relationship based upon dominance and submission (DS). ... This article is about the erotic activity. ... In human sexual behavior, a submissive is one who enjoys having any of a variety of BDSM practices performed upon them by a Dominant; or one who holds a submissive position within a relationship based upon Dominance and submission (Ds or D/s). ... This article is about the erotic activity. ...

Bukkake

Main article: Bukkake

Bukkake is a group sex practice where multiple men ejaculate on a male or female subject. At the end of the process, the subject may drink the semen. Its first filming is credited to adult filmmaker Kazuhiko Matsumoto in 1998. Bukkake originally became a porn trend because of the mandatory porn mosaic in Japan. Since the directors could not show penetration they had to figure out new, visually appealing ways to approach sex acts that would satisfy the audience without violating Japanese law. Some women have gone public regarding their sexual enjoyment of bukkake; one prominent example is Catherine Millet. For the Japanese noodle preparation method, see Udon#Cold. ... For the Japanese noodle preparation method, see Udon#Cold. ... Ejaculation is the ejecting of semen from the penis, and is usually accompanied by orgasm. ... Horse semen being collected for breeding purposes. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article is about the graphical editing/censorship technique. ... Cover of The Sexual Life of Catherine M. Catherine Millet (born April 1, 1948) is a French art critic, curator, and founder and editor of the magazine Art Press, which focuses on modern art. ...

A "table" threesome

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In Fiction

See also

• Orgy
• Ménage à trois
• Gang bang
• Polyamory
• Bukkake
• Gangrape

This article is about ancient Greek gathering. ... Look up ménage à trois in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... For other uses, see Gang bang (disambiguation). ... Polyamory (from Greek (, literally “multiple”) and Latin (literally “love”)) is the desire, practice, or acceptance of having more than one loving, intimate relationship at a time with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. ... For the Japanese noodle preparation method, see Udon#Cold. ... Rape is a crime wherein the victim is forced into sexual activity against his or her will, in particular sexual penetration. ...

References

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• Partridge, Burgo (1960). A History of Orgies.
• Talese, Gay (1980). Thy Neighbor's Wife.

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External links

• Weinberg, Martin S.; Williams, Colin J. (December, 1975). "Gay Baths and the Social Organization of Impersonal Sex". Social Problems 23 (2): 124-136. 
• The Orgy Chapter XI from 'The ecstasies of Eros' by Stefan Beyst (1997).
• World Record: Largest Orgy