Gooning is a slang term for an extended, often deliberately prolonged session of intense masturbation, sometimes lasting hours, where the goal is to reach a trance-like or blissed-out mental state rather than simply climax and stop.
Many people drawn to gooning describe chasing a hazy, obsessive headspace where normal time and self-awareness fade, and some pair it with edging to stretch the session out further. It shows up heavily in online erotic communities where participants share long playlists, timers, or captioned images intended to keep the mood going.
Worth knowing: Because gooning sessions can run for hours and involve repetitive stimulation, it helps to set a timer, stay hydrated, take breaks, and talk with a partner beforehand if the practice is shared, since it can blur judgment and self-monitoring.
Also called: goon cave, goon session, edging marathon, porn-induced trance, brain-fog play