foreplays
Before the main event
Foreplays is the plural of foreplay, referring to separate instances or types of sexual activity that precede intercourse—kissing, touching, oral stimulation.
The plural appears occasionally when distinguishing varieties or episodes: The foreplays leading up to their encounters varied wildly.
More often, foreplay functions as an uncountable noun.
Emotional closeness between people
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- caressingTouching with affection
- kissingLip-to-lip contact
touching · sensuality · stimulation · teasing · necking · petting · nibbling · massage
Introductory piece or event
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- preparationArranging things in advance
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- lead-upPreliminary period or events
preamble · preliminary · groundwork · warm-up · introduction · opener · precursor · setup
intimacy
Emotional closeness between people
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- caressingTouching with affection
kissing · touching · sensuality · stimulation · teasing · necking · petting · nibbling · massage · whispers
prelude
Introductory piece or event
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
- preparationArranging things in advance
- anticipationState of awaiting something
lead-up · preamble · preliminary · groundwork · warm-up · introduction · opener · precursor · setup · overture