All the techniques you’d use in a solo session can be followed when playing with a partner. But there are other things your partner can do to add to the experience, whether it’s during foreplay or right before you orgasm during intercourse. Find out all you need to know about what causes an itchy breast or nipple, what treatments are available, and when you should seek medical help. READ MORE

Technically, you could have an orgasm through any part of the body that you enjoy being stimulated, says Lucy Rowett, a certified sex coach and clinical sexologist. "Think of your whole body as a sex organ, with infinite possibilities for pleasure, and then you open up to a whole world of orgasm possibilities." Research confirms that people can reach orgasm through stimulation of many different areas, not just the genitals. Allow me to point out the obvious: showing nipple shouldn’t be contentious. But alas, it is. So much so that in 2012, filmmaker Lina Esco pioneered the # FreetheNipple movement. She argued that, like men, women should also be able to reveal their nips IRL (and on social media.) Thank your nerves! Each nipple has hundreds of nerve endings, making them super sensitive to touch. And playing with your nipples can bring you a lot of pleasure. Take your time. Enjoy all of the different sensations you feel from playing with your nipples and breasts. Experiment with techniques to find what makes you feel good.

As with any other sexual act, communication is key. Let a partner know about preferences for sensations that are softer or more intense, such as from pinching, biting, or the use of toys. Maintaining communication throughout can help ensure that everyone is enjoying the experience. Stimulate multiple body parts Tease yourself by teasing other erogenous zones, such as your navel and lower stomach, allowing the sensations to build gradually. If you already know you like pain, electrostimulation nipple clamps can help you take your sadomasochistic play to the next level. They add some mild electric zaps into the mix, for a sensation that's more sharp, biting, and "mean" than your standard nipple clamps. (Just be aware that electrostimulation toys shouldn't be used by anyone who is pregnant, has a pacemaker, or has various other health conditions. Always do your own research and talk to your doctor if you're not sure whether a toy is safe for you to use.)

Nipples contain hundreds of nerves, making them sensitive. Evidence confirms that these nerves play a role in arousal and orgasm for both males and females. Olivia Wilde has long been open about her support for people's ability to breastfeed openly — in her 2014 Glamour cover shoot, she breastfed her son.

If you feel like incorporating some nipple play into your self-love sesh but don’t know where to start, try the following tips. If you’re a beginner looking for some nipple clamps, then good on you. Sometimes a consensual twinge of pain—think some Fifty Shades of Grey-type stuff—is exactly what’s needed to take things from good to great. The endorphins released in response to pain can feel downright drug-like, especially in combination with the already-heady exhilaration of pleasure and intimacy. Leaving little to the imagination, her simple top draws attention to her chest as she strikes a pose in the glow of the studio lights.

Make light circles around the outside of your nipples, called the areola. It may help if your fingers are wet – with lube, for example. Start with your fingers. You can also add other sensations. Oils, lotions, clamps, and nipple vibrators can really ramp up the pleasure.If you and your partner would like to, you could also incorporate sex toys such as nipple clamps and vibrators, and experiment with different warming lubes, oils and lotions. Bondage is also a great addition to this kind of play, suggests GOTN. Ramp up the pleasure by pinching your nipples. A pinch will send a rush of sensation throughout your body. The harder the pinch, the better — but play around with pressure to find out what feels best to you. Döring, N., et al. (2019). Experiences with diverse sex toys among German heterosexual adults: Findings from a national online survey [Abstract].