‘Gooning’ explained as most googled sex questions of 2025 raise eyebrows

As we near the end of 2025, we're seeing a load of different yearly roundups to do with our music habits, spending, and everything in between.

And there have also been some revelations about what was going on in the bedroom for the past 12 months, including the 'fetish of the year' and the most-googled sex-related questions.

Now, it's no secret that many of us love a cheeky Google, especially when it comes to the never-ending cycle of new sexual terms and dating trends that you've probably never heard of.

From 'bio-bating' to 'freak-matching' and 'no nut November' making a return, it's a lot to wrap your head around.

But actually, among the things we've been approaching Google for the most when it comes to sex are: 'Why do I bleed during sex?' as well as 'Where is a woman's g-spot?' and 'How often do married couples have sex?'

Other popular questions include 'When can you have sex after a C-section?' and 'What is gooning?'

Google's most popular sex-related questions have been revealed (Getty Stock Image)

While most of these are health-related queries, the last one is something else entirely.

So, to answer the question on apparently everyone's minds, let's take a look at what 'gooning means'.

What is 'gooning'?

There's no nice or PG way to put this - per BISH, Gooning is, basically, 'having a really long and intensely pleasurable wank'.

People of all genders can do it but it seems to be more of a recent trend and discovery for men.

The sex trend involves masturbating until you're almost at the point of climax and then stopping to bring yourself back down from that point.

Then, you stop and repeat the cycle over and over again until you're done. Essentially, in simpler terms, you edge yourself for a long period of time to prolong the session.

The publication reports that it 'seems to result in people entering a trance, or hypnotic, or a ‘high’ state'.

People who partake in 'gooning' also apparently like to do it in a ‘cave’ such as a darkened room with a screen.

While this particular term has been gaining traction in recent years, it's actually not that much of a new concept.

The sex trend has gained traction in recent years (Getty Stock Image)

As we say, it's not too dissimilar from 'edging', which is a sexual technique whereby an orgasm is controlled.

It can either be practiced alone or with a partner and involves the maintenance of a high level of sexual arousal for an extended period without reaching climax.

As for the differences between them, it seems that 'gooning' is thought of more of a solo activity.

However, experts have highlighted a few negatives with the trend.

Dr Richard Viney, a consultant urological surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, told MailOnline: "'This is probably rooted in tantric practices that became influential in Western culture in the swinging sixties.

"The concept of trying to prolong the sexual act and enhance the experience as much as possible is an understandable holy grail."

But, he warned: "Relying heavily on pornography can desensitise the individual to real sexual encounters increasing the risk of erectile dysfunction when engaging in sex with a partner.

"A man can find he needs pornography to get aroused rather than on the presence and touch of his partner."

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