Q: I have never known the “bases.” People always talk about reaching bases in a relationship and I never know what the bases actually are. Please help.
A: Realize this is informal and somewhat tongue in cheek, but this is what people usually talk about when talking about getting on “base.” The definitions for each base varies by region of the country, so your friends might use slightly different versions.
“Getting Up to the Plate” is your first date or getting to know each other.
“First Base” is kissing (french kissing/heavy)
“Second Base” is heavy petting and genital groping
“Third Base” is orgasm (non intercourse), or all clothes on the floor
“Home Plate/Home Run” is full on intercourse and everything else
“Grand Slam” is a home run with runners on base — sex with multiple partners
“Bunt” is sacrificing your happiness for your friends
“Steal a base” is getting to the next base without consent (warning: you can get thrown out while attempting to steal)
“Strike out” you never make it to 1st base, take a seat.