I believe most women would prefer to have some sincere interest shown toward their person first, and then the physical attention that clearly indicates giving some pleasure (or some "warning"!!)is good before "jumping on to jump in" -- at least that's this guy's opinion.
I never bothered to ask the lady I was with if foreplay was wanted - I made the assumption it was a necessary part of the entire evening and NOT an option.
I'm with Xander. If you're settled in for a long night, Foreplay is almost a must. (But a mutually enjoyable one). But I guess sometimes Foreplay is when you rip the panties. That's equally cool!
I've only really been to the foreplay stage. I loved it and so did she. She came from it. I didn't. I felt pretty rewarded knowing I'd done that for her. I'm all for foreplay.
Foreplay can be more fun then actual sex ... sometimes.
I've spent an hour before I even got near a girl's pussy once and she had cum twice. Once I got my tounge down there...well....Bingo was her nameo. So foreplay to me is something you give freely to give the other pleasure. You don't expect it or ask for it ...so that when it's given it's even more special.
For the most part I do believe that ladies find foreplay important,,, some to a lesser degree than others certianly.
And isn't amazing what will actually consitute foreplay,,, sometimes the entire focus is entirely on her sexual needs,,, sometimes a direct touching physicially sexual act is not all necessary, a massage will do nicely,,, sometimes an appeal to her other senses and moods is all that is required, such as a romantic dinner/evening where she is the sole focus of your attention in a public setting,,, sometimes a glass of wine and you listening to her bitch about whatever or talk about her hopes and dreams,,, sometimes presenting her with a well thought out and prepared by your hands home cooked meal, be it served at a candle lit table or as a picnic in a meadow,,, sometimes a relaxing bubble bath with no demands placed upon her at all except to ease forward so that you can sponging her back,,,
yes,,, I care a great deal about my lady and satisfying her needs, be it via foreplay in the bedroom or elsewhere. And sex is much more grand if I continue to satisfy her needs before mine. There nothing at all wrong with a good fast fuck without the foreplay,,, I just find it to be the exception rather than the rule is all.
so far, my sexual experience has been limited to foreplay so i would have to answer yes and yes. screw the "sometimes" responses. i think that it's important all the time.