How to Explore Nipple Pleasure

Are nipples a hot spot for you? For some people, nipple pleasure is an important erogenous zone and for other people, they can take it or leave it. Getting curious about how to give and receive nipple pleasure can open up opportunities for different sensations, roleplay and paths to arousal. 

Can all bodies enjoy nipple pleasure? 

It’s possible for all nipples to enjoy sensation, but many factors go into pleasure preferences and arousal. Hormonal changes during things like menstruation, menopause, pregnancy, breastfeeding and surgery can impact the type of stimulation someone enjoys. Previous sexual experiences, body image and mood can also affect how someone feels about giving or receiving nipple pleasure.

Are nipplegasms real?

Nipplegasms are orgasms that happen by stimulating the nipples on their own or as a focused part of sexual pleasure. The anatomy of nipple pleasure helps us understand why the nipples can be such a sensation rich area. There are hundreds of nerve endings on each nipple - which means there is a lot of potential for gentle or intense stimulation. 

Bringing sensation to the nipples stimulates the same part of the brain, the genital sensory cortex, that is responsible for stimulation responses connected to the clitoris, vagina and cervix. Some people have nipplegasms through nipple stimulation alone or through intense nipple stimulation combined with genital stimulation.

How do I get started with nipple pleasure?

• Engage breath - take deep breaths with long exhales to sink into the body and relax your mind.
• Tease the nipple area - kiss, lick, touch the area around the nipple and the chest area in general. Touching less sensitive surrounding areas can sometimes help take the focus off of anticipating what’s next, and allow the body to focus on what’s happening right now.
• Soft touch - try circles around the areola making your way to the nipple and keep the touch light, adding more fingers or your palm as you increase to bigger strokes or stronger massage.
• Try variations - explore pressure, speed, direction of touch. Some nipples enjoy pinching, twisting or pulling - tune into what sensations intensify arousal.
• Combine pleasure - use a free hand or mouth to stimulate other spots on the body or bring in a sex toy. Try brushing your body against your partner's nipples instead of using your hands.

Get creative with nipple pleasure

The possibilities for erotic roleplay are infinite. Popular erotic roleplays that center nipples include: adult nursing, lactation and breast play fantasies. 

Take advantage of the nerve endings in nipples and try out erotic wax play, vibrators and temperature play with hot and cold sensations. Some people enjoy nipple suction sex toys - which help bring more blood flow to the nipple area, making the nipple even more sensitive. 

Nipples can also be used in BDSM play for pain and pleasure activities, like tension nipple clamps, wartenberg pinwheels, nipple bondage or electroplay. 

Explore massaging nipples with warming or flavoured massage oils, cannabis-infused massage oils, massage candles or exploring light touch like feather ticklers.

Lingerie, nipple pasties, decorative nipple clamps, chest harnesses or edible body paint are a few of the ways you can decorate your chest area. Take advantage of the hotness of visual arousal and enjoy your own reflection in the mirror during solo pleasure or try a sexy strip tease during partnered sex.

As you’re planning your nipple pleasure activities, remember to discuss emotional and physical safety. Ask your partner if anything is a turn off or a boundary when exploring sex that includes nipple play. For example, some words may feel offensive or can trigger things like gender dysphoria. Some fantasies might be off limits or a huge turn on. Avoid assumptions and get curious about how your partner likes their body referred to and what mood they want to experience with nipple play. Like with most types of erotic pleasure, nipple play involves figuring out what works, which requires communication, curiosity and creativity.