What is Nipple Play?

Nipple play is a sexual technique that involves the stimulation of nipples and their surrounding area (Areola) for sexual pleasure and excitement. You can enhance your sexual experience by exploring nipples during sexual intercourse, foreplay, and penetrative sex. 

Nipple play has now taken the shape of sexual art, as those who have mastered this sensual performance know well just how orgasm-inducing the right approach and techniques are. 

But only some have truly taken the time to approach nipple play with the delicacy and attention that it deserves, a way to boost sexual pleasure before, during, and even after sexual intercourse. In this article, you will learn how to master the art of nipple play to heat up things in the bedroom with your sexual partner, and to manifest the toe-curling climax of which nipple play will help to drive during your intercourse.

How Does Nipple Play Work & How To Have a Nipple Orgasm?

Nipples consist of erectile tissues just like the clitoris or penis. These erectile tissues engorge and stiffen upon arousal as they become sexually sensitive.

The human nipple is considered a highly powerful and distinct erogenous zone that contains thousands of sensitive nerve endings below the surface. 

The stimulation of these sensitive nerve endings can bring intense sexual pleasure to a person, which is why nipple play leads to some of the most riveting of orgasms, and some require nipple play as a means to achieve orgasm at all. 

Even more special is the fact that it is possible to achieve a nipple orgasm through nipple play without any genital stimulation whatsoever. 

This ability, however, depends on a persons’ nipple sensitivity, as not everyone will achieve this unicorn of an orgasm; and it also requires a master of nipple play to induce the orgasm-inducing techniques upon one’s nipple for this to be possible. Although rare, don’t count a nipple orgasm out of your future! 

Recent research studies have reported that nipple play can activate the genital sensory cortex (the spot in the brain responsible for sexual pleasure), and this holds true for both men and women, as people of any orientation or gender can enjoy nipple play.

According to another research study, most men love breasts, no matter how big, small, saggy, or perky they are. Boobs are a simple and straightforward yet extremely powerful turn-on for men, and playing with them and their nipples is always an incredible amount of fun, something that they very much enjoy doing during sex. 

This makes nipple play a two-way street, as both partners receive stimulation from this act, whether the mental enjoyment of providing nipple pleasure or the physical enjoyment of receiving. 

How to Master the Art of Nipple Play?

You can master the art of nipple play by following the below tips, and by taking the time to practice nipple play during your intercourse, as learning how nipple play is best addressed during your sex will always be unique to yourself, your partner, and both of your sexualities and preferences. 

Use Lubrication

To prevent dry friction, always use lubrication (in the form of either spit or consumption-safe lube) before playing with nipples. Without lubrication, a session of nipple rolling, rubbing, or pinching can cause uncomfortable chafing. 

Several flavored lubes are available in the market for oral nipple play, and some taste rather yummy, adding another enticing element to this sexual fun. Recently, CBD-based lubes are also available, which increase the blood circulation in the area around the nipples, further enhancing nipple sensitivity and the effectiveness of nipple play. 

Start Slow

The most erotic of nipple play begins slowly by massaging the entire chest or breast area. Try to lightly brush your palm over each nipple of your partner before engaging directly with them, and use this as a form of lustful anticipation. 

Your fingertips are the best part of your hand, which you can use to trace and caress other sensitive areas of your partner’s body in conjunction with the nipples, such as thighs, stomach, and neck. The experts highly recommend that you not head for the nipples right away, particularly in cases where you don’t know about your partner’s likenesses, as it takes sexual stimulation for nipples to respond positively to touch. 

Focus on the Areola

The areola is the dark-colored circle which surrounds the nipple. According to research studies, the areola is even more sensitive than the nipples themselves. So, when you feel your partner is ready and he/she is making noise or writhing around with pleasure, start focusing on the areola. 

It would be best if you concentrate on the upper quadrant of the breast especially, and while playing with areola, always remain gentle and stroke the nipple while circling the areola with a finger, thumb, or forefinger. 

Get your Mouth Involved, but Always be Gentle.

If you are getting signals that your partner is enjoying everything, proceed to further enhance nipple play by using your tongue to very lightly draw circles around their nipple. You can flick the nipples with your tongue gently if they are erect, but do everything slowly, gently, and lightly. 

Once the nipples are comfortable with your tongue, slowly draw the nipples into your mouth and start licking or sucking them. 

Introduce Temperature Play

According to sexual experts, nipples are sensitive to cold temperatures. However, you can use heat to improve circulation and relax tissues in them. You can use ice cubes, sex-safe candle wax, or warming lubes to alternate temperatures during nipple stimulation. 

And even if you aren’t ready for those more intense forms of temperature play, the mouth is a simple way to provide a subtle form of heat to promote nipple relaxation.

Use Sex Toys

There are several sex toys available in the market designed explicitly for nipple play, such as nipple pumps and clips. Nipple pumps are suction-based silicone cups that are used to increase the blood flow in nipples and produce a tightening sensation and are highly suggested for the most erotic of nipple play. Palm-sized vibrators are also popular nowadays, which are used to deliver buzzy and concentrated hits to the nipples for those who enjoy a heightened sensation. 

Don’t Bite

Always avoid biting unless your sex partner asks you to do it, even if your partner is writhing and moaning with pleasure. The consent of your sex partner is essential for pulling or bite their nipples. If you sense that your partner likes everything, ask him/her, “Do you want more?” or “Harder?” before biting on their nipple. 

When you do bite, you must be extremely careful, so only do this if you are certain that you can deliver a ‘just right’ amount of pressure with your teeth. 

Don’t Jiggle, Slap, Bounce or Honk the Nipples.

Because nipples are highly sensitive areas, jiggling or groping has a certain effect on them that may not be preferable to all women. This is where you must learn your partner to understand if this aggressive type of breast play is right for them. 

Staying gentle is the best practice when it comes to nipple play or breast play. You should always follow the rule of “slow and steady wins the race.” 

Some males also enjoy placing their penis in between their female partner’s breasts, which may look cool and fun for them, but may not be their partner’s favorite activity. 

It is best to keep in mind that different types of nipples enjoy different things. Researchers found that small nipples are 24% more sensitive than large nipples in a recently published study. So, if your partners have large nipples, you have to introduce more things to stimulate them, such as with your fingertips or tongue, etc.

These are some handy tips to master the art of nipple play, so keep them in mind the next time things get heated and use them to your advantage to deliver a newfound feeling of climax to your partner. If you have any suggestions on how to have a nipple orgasm or how to nipple play, please, leave us a comment below!