BDSM 101: Nipple Clamp Use and Safety
Nipple clamps have become very popular with both men and women. They range from very gentle to quite extreme, more extreme than most people can endure. Nipple clamps also come in many shapes and sizes some with various accessories to increase the sensations felt when wearing them.
Nipple clamps and their use
Although nipple clamps are designed for the nipple in mind don’t get caught in the mind set that they can only be used on that one body part. Nipple clamps can be used anywhere, a great place for both men and women is the genital region. Even the clitoris can be a wonderful place for an adjustable clamp.
When using nipple clamps on the nipples you should first make sure your nipple is nice and erect, either through direct manual stimulation or any means that you can imagine, a nice ice cube works wonders. If you don’t know the clamp’s strength you should place them on a bit slowly at first so you don’t get a negative shock which could easily ruin the mood.
Many nipple clamps are adjustable, you can change the amount of pressure on the clamped area, this is great for beginners and those with sensitive nipples. If you like more pressure but not the pinch you should try to get as much flesh as possible. The more flesh you get the wider the area that the clamp is putting pressure on, thus reducing or eliminating that sharp pinch. Once the nipple is clamped there is a whole new world of sensations awaiting you. Anything can be used to further stimulate the nipple, including feathers, fingers, tongues, a light whipping or, my favorite, a mini vibrator. Lightly touching a small vibe onto the tip of a clamped nipple can provide some absolutely wonderful sensations.
For those who are into the more intense nipple clamps you should look for endurance clamps, these are typically very similar to other styles of nipple clamps however they have one big difference: they are not adjustable. This means that they are always at full strength. Another option for all the extreme nipple clamp lovers are clamps with teeth, most of the clamps in this category don’t have any extra padding so as you might be able to guess these can cause some serious, intense sensations.
A couple nipple clamp safety thoughts
Don’t leave the nipple clamps on for too long, some clamps restrict blood flow somewhat, so 15 minutes should be your limit before giving the nipples some recovery time. And remember, removing the clamps can be the most ‘intense’ part of the whole scenario as blood flow returns rapidly to the nipple and nerves bounce back to their original positioning.
Just like all sex toys out there you should clean your nipple clamps regularly, they can get dirty and nobody wants to put on dirty clamps. Besides, who wants a nipple infection? Not me.
Don’t forget, nipple clamps are not for women only! Due to the fact that most women’s nipples are a bit larger than men’s nipple clamps are often a bit easier to use on women, but men’s nipples need attention too.
Keep in mind, there are various types of sex toys for sale that can be used on your partner, from vibrators to fleshlights, they they can provide great variety in your sex life, use them!