Peting
Between humans
By extension, between humans, petting also refers to affectionate stroking and caressing.
However, in a human context, “petting” often refers to amorous or sexual connotations – situations where a person touches the body of another person during kissing or lovemaking,[1] especially parts which are typically covered by clothing (e.g., the abdomen). When the amorous play advances beyond these parameters, and leads to contact with the genitals, through clothing still, it is sometimes referred to as “heavy petting”.