# justice for sides! this is Frotting 101

- Link: https://tacobout.online/2026/10/20/justice-for-sides-this-is-frotting-101/
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:06:00-05:00
- Author: schwegler

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> At a time when our understanding of pleasure outside of penetration[ continues to expand](https://www.them.us/answers-and-advice/sex-and-relationships/gay-side-guide),
> many are realizing that frotting is essentially mutual masturbation on steroids.
> And while it isn’t entirely risk-free, frotting generally [carries a lower risk](https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/frottage-hiv-risk#dry-humping-defined)
> of transmitting STIs than penetrative sex.

**link for more**: _[Them](https://www.them.us/answers-and-advice/sex-and-relationships/frotting-guide)_