The clitoris is the powerhouse of female sexual pleasure. With over 8,000 nerve endings concentrated in a small area, it serves no purpose other than to provide sensations of arousal and climax. Becoming an expert in clitoral stimulation techniques is the key to giving your partner explosive orgasms.
What is the Clitoris and Where is it Located?
The clitoris is a complex structure that extends both internally and externally. The visible part – the glans clitoris – is located at the top of the vulva where the inner labia join. But the majority of the clitoris lies underneath the surface, shaped like a wishbone that runs along either side of the vaginal opening.
During arousal, the clitoris fills with blood and becomes erect, just like a penis. It also shifts position and becomes more exposed and sensitive to touch. Learning to properly stimulate this incredible organ is well worth the effort.
Why is the Clitoris So Important for Orgasms?
In her renowned book Come As You Are, sex researcher Emily Nagoski calls the clitoris the “Grand Central Station of erotic sensation.” That’s because it’s impossible for most women to climax without clitoral involvement.
Studies show that only about 18% of women reliably orgasm from penetration alone. The rest require at least some clitoral stimulation, either manually or by grinding the clitoral shaft against the partner’s pubic bone during intercourse.
Directly stimulating the clitoris provides intense sensations that eventually cascade over into an orgasmic release if done effectively. But it does take patience, communication, and knowledge of techniques to get it right.
Clitoral Stimulation Techniques for Mind-Blowing Orgasms
The clitoris is incredibly versatile and responds well to many forms of touch and pressure. Here are some tried and true methods for maximizing clitoral stimulation:
- Ask your partner to guide your fingers to the right location. No two clitorises are alike, so don’t hesitate to ask for directions in the moment.
- Let your partner control the movement by cupping your palm over her vulva. She can grind against your hand to indicate preferred speed and pressure.
- Try stroking around the clitoral glans first before making direct contact. This warm-up indirect touch gets arousal building.
- Use the “clock” technique by making circular motions from 12 to 6 o’clock around the clitoral head to discover the most sensitive spots.
- Vary movements in pressure, speed, friction, and rhythm once you find a stroke she enjoys. Ask for feedback on what feels best.
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Setting the Stage for Clitoral Stimulation
Great clitoral stimulation relies on more than just your finger and hand skills. Creating an atmosphere conducive to intimacy helps lead to success.
- Set aside quality time without distractions or pressure.
- Build arousal through romantic foreplay like massage, kissing, and touching.
- Go slowly and communicate. Ask for feedback and give encouragement.
Clitoral Stimulation Tips to Drive Her Wild
Once you know the basics of great clitoral touch, small tweaks can make the experience even more intense for her.
- Alternate longer up-and-down strokes with tight circles concentrated on her most sensitive spot.
- If she is multi-orgasmic, back off direct touch after her first climax while still caressing her labia.
- Buy a clitoral pump or suction toy to provide vacuum pressure waves.
Overcoming Difficulties with Clitoral Stimulation
Don’t get discouraged if it takes some practice to master clitoral stimulation techniques. Patience and communication are key.
If you’re having trouble finding the right rhythm or pressure levels, take a step back to focus on full body massage. Sensual touching gets her relaxed and aroused.
The Keys to Clitoral Stimulation Success
Patience, communication, and knowledge of specialized techniques allow you to become a master of clitoral touch. Avoid trying to rush her to orgasm through vigorous rubbing.
Instead, set aside time to discover what arouses her most using your fingers, tongue, toys, and anything else you can imagine. From barely-there caresses to firm pulsing pressure, tailor your stimulation to her unique preferences.
Reference
- “How to Use a Clitoral Pump: Benefits, Risks, and Tips.” Flo, 10 Feb. 2021, https://flo.health/menstrual-cycle/sex/pleasure/how-to-use-a-clitoral-pump.
- Herbenick, Debby, et al. “Women’s Experiences with Genital Touching, Sexual Pleasure, and Orgasm: Results from a U.S. Probability Sample of Women Ages 18 to 94.” The Journal of Sex Research, vol. 55, no. 4-5, 2018, pp. 587-600. Taylor & Francis Online.
- Nagoski, Emily. Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life. Simon & Schuster, 2015.
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