What Does Penetration Actually 'Feel' Like?

Psychology Today | 11.10.2026 22:36
What does a vagina or penis actually ‘feel’ (during penetration)? It's a surprisingly difficult question to answer. We know quite a lot about genital anatomy, but we know much less about how people actually experience the physical sensations of intercourse. We talk about orgasm, sexual desire, and satisfaction. Much less often do we ask about the sensation itself.