What is Jerkoff Instruction (JOI)?
Jerkoff instruction, often abbreviated as JOI, involves verbal and sometimes visual guidance on how a man should masturbate and when to orgasm, if at all. It is commonly associated with orgasm denial within the BDSM community, but it can also serve as a form of foreplay for non-BDSM couples.
Understanding Jerkoff Instruction
During jerkoff instruction, an instructor provides guidance and sometimes demonstrates the techniques for male masturbation. This may include instructions on the intensity and speed of strokes and the specific areas to focus on. Visual aids, such as dildos or vibrators, may also illustrate the correct technique.
There are two main types of jerkoff instruction: encouragement, which positively reinforces and assists in achieving orgasm, and humiliation, which capitalizes on submissive fetishes by inducing feelings of dirtiness or shame regarding the act of masturbation.
The instructor may aim to either facilitate immediate orgasm or tease the individual by prolonging arousal and delaying or denying orgasm altogether. This may involve a practice known as edging, where the individual is brought close to orgasm multiple times without reaching climax.
Jerkoff instruction offers a relatively low-risk way to explore elements of BDSM, as it involves a controlled power exchange focused on pleasure rather than pain. It can be enjoyed with a partner or sought from various sources, including sex workers who incorporate it into their services, as well as online platforms offering archived videos and live video chats for jerkoff instruction.