What is 'Gooning' and why are you seeing this 'naughty' NSFW term everywhere?

Is it just me or is it getting tougher and tougher to keep up with fads and new terms on the internet, especially with a new trend spawning every other second? Are you, like me, also puzzled by the sudden influx of a term that sounds like a household chore? Well, wonder no more because we're going to try and understand the phenomenon of 'gooning'.

What the hell is it? And why is it gaining more popularity on social media with every passing day? 

The ‘Gooning’ state

For all things quirky, NSFW or relatively unsavoury we reach out to the resident definition expert: The Urban Dictionary. So, Urban Dictionary throws the term 'Gooning' our way, but what does it really mean? Picture this: after a long session of edging, where a man teeters on the brink of ecstatic release without crossing the finish line, something magical (or should we say, comical?) happens. He supposedly enters a state of complete trance, where his mind and his little friend down-under unite in perfect synchronicity. Yes, you heard that right! It's the gooning state, where every touch sends shivers down his spine, and his body morphs into a mere extension of his excitement.

Now, why 'gooning,' you ask? Well, think of Popeye's gang of not-so-bright henchmen, who were single-mindedly determined to battle it out with our trusty big-forearmed sailor, even to their detriment. A gooned-out guy resembles a character straight out of a slapstick comedy – expressive, uninhibited, and dare I say, a tad foolish. But hey, who said pleasure couldn't be a little goofy?

Can ‘Gooning’ be a mindful practice?

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Ehhh, maybe? 

For all its worth, is gooning nothing more than just a self-indulgent pleasure session? Ideally, it’s the opposite. It’s more about shifting the focus from the ‘outcome’ of orgasm to losing yourself to the act of it. It’s about reconnecting with your nether regions. Unlike narcissism, which can be all about excessive self-love, gooning is supposed to be about losing oneself in the moment, much like meditation (albeit in a very sensual way). 

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To be able to shut out the noise of the world and focus solely on the sensations coursing through your body is no easy feat to do in low-stimulus environments either.  So, next time someone accuses you of being narcissistic for indulging in a gooning session, hit them with some mindfulness wisdom! 

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But jokes aside, gooning is just another way to explore the throes of your pleasure and build a relationship with it, and it’s okay, as long as it’s not affecting your day-to-day life. If your goon-bangs encroach on your ‘civil time’ to the extent that you find yourself dropping out of social commitments or obsessing over a prolonged state of pleasure, constantly, then maybe it’s best if you dial it down and take a break. 

The rise of the ‘Goon’

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Sure, you and I have been seeing gooning being mentioned nowadays, but it’s by no means a new concept. Apparently, this practice/concept has been spoken of, among digital perverts and in the nether realms of the internet for quite some time now. 

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Just take a peek at Instagram Reels or Twitch, and you'll see what I'm talking about. Videos of gooners lost in their euphoric stupor are racking up views faster than you can say "Popeye." And according to the folks at Sensuali, Google searches for gooning have shot up faster than a rocket on New Year's Eve.This manifold uptick only points to one thing:  It's official, folks – gooning has gone mainstream!

The ‘Goon’ face

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But what exactly makes gooning so darn catchy that it’s now become the most discussed fad? Well, if online comments are to be believed then it's all in the face – the infamous 'goon face,' to be precise. Imagine this: eyes glazed over, mouth hanging open, and a look of sheer bliss plastered across the person’s visage. It's a sight straight out of a comedy sketch. 

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According to the experts, the goon face is akin to being possessed by the spirit of pleasure itself. You're in a world of your own, oblivious to the outside world, and frankly, looking a little bit deranged. But hey, a few silly faces are the price we pay for a moment of pure ecstasy, right? 

Wanna ‘Goon’?

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What are your thoughts on gooning? Have you ever tried it yourself, or are you content to watch from the sidelines? Drop a comment below and let's keep the conversation going! Until next time, happy gooning!