Is foreplay before marriage a sin?

Answer 1

Foreplay that intentionally does not reach its natural conclusion in vaginal intercourse involves the deliberate stimulation of the genitals for sexual pleasure outside of the proper context of unitive and procreative sex. This classifies it as masturbation (cf. Catechism of the Catholic Church, #2352) and therefore as sinful. Because this sexual act is practiced outside the context of marriage, it is also classified as fornication (cf. CCC, #2353). Pope John Paul II, who wrote extensively on sexual morality during his pontificate, notes that sexual activity of any kind outside of marriage objectifies the persons involved in the act (it treats them as objects instead of as persons). In this particular instance, while sex was meant to unify spouses and to be open to life, we see that two persons are not becoming one, nor is their sexual act capable of producing life. Since the only remaining part of sex is the secondary aspect of pleasure, the two individuals involved can only be said to be having sex for pleasure alone, which falls short of the great purpose of human sexuality, as it is mean for much more than mere pleasure. Because the act is not conducive to the purpose of sex, it damages the persons involved by disabling them from living out the fullness of their purpose.

This is the Hindu answer. There is no sin in normal sex, it is one of the things which is necessary according to Hinduism. Foreplay is a means to an end. And sex is permitted only between a married man and his wife. So, why should be there any foreplay before marriage? That is wantonness. Perhaps the date for marriage should be advanced. What if the marriage does not take place? Then, foreplay and what comes after it, i.e., sex; may lead to psychological problems.