What does fingering mean?

Q: I'm 12 years old and I'm attending summer camp this summer. Some of the camp students are older than me and my friends. I saw two of them kissing and talking about fingering each other. When I asked my older sister, "What does fingering mean?" She said I should probably Ask the TASK Team. A: Thank you for reaching out. When someone is talking about "fingering," this is slang for penetrating the vagina or anus using your fingers. This is usually done for pleasure. This type of touch should only be considered when two consenting individuals agree to it. The age someone can consent varies by location.