Extraordinary lovers tend not to describe sex in a compartmentalized, linear way, but describe a more free-flowing approach that involves a mix of connecting with one another, playing and communicating.
When you are intentionally together, I see that as lovemaking.
It can be great if we have intercourse or just making out or just being together -playing and communicating.
Every point of pleasure on the circle is an end in itself.
Optimal sexual experiences involve setting aside time and preparing the environment. It needs to be congruent with the needs and interests of those involved.