What Is A Nipplegasm? (And How To Have One)

What Is A Nipplegasm?

A nipplegasm, or nipple orgasm, is a sexual climax that is brought about by stimulation to the nipples or areola, the area of pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple.

The Journal of Sexual Medicine released a study mapping the brain’s sensory cortical responses to self-stimulation of the clitoris, vagina, cervix, and nipples.

In other words, the researchers used brain imaging to see if playing with your nips is a viable path to orgasm.

The short answer: Yes, it is.

The study unexpectedly found that nipple play stimulates the same area of the brain that the genitals do.

Nipplegasms can occur through touch, oral stimulation, toys, feathers, breath, you name it.

You can achieve a nipple stimulation orgasm partnered or solo.

For some, orgasm from nipple play is a routine part of their sexual life, while others may have never even heard of it.

How To Have A Nipple Orgasm

There are countless ways to achieve a nipple play orgasm through the use of fingers, mouths, nipple clamps, sex toys, or even temperature play.

Whether you’re curious about how to have (or give) a nipple orgasm, think of it as a sexy choose-your-own-adventure situation.

That being said, achieving nipplegasm doesn’t come easily to everybody, and there’s no reason to be discouraged if it doesn’t happen for you on your first, fifth, or fiftieth try — or ever.

Most of the fun is found in discovering new pleasure points, experimenting with different techniques, and getting creative with your sexual repertoire.

The following tips can offer inspiration for exploring nipple stimulation:

• Use your fingers. Lightly touch around the chest and breasts, slowly working your way to the nipple itself. Pay attention to what feels good and go with that.
• Play with oral stimulation. If you’re extremely flexible you can use your own, but it’s easier to practice this with a partner. Alternate between flicks of the tongue and sucking motions, ramping up the intensity as you go.
• Try nipple clamps. For some, the pressure of nipple clamps while they’re worn and the feeling of release that comes when they’re removed can be extremely pleasurable, just be careful to avoid completely cutting off circulation to the nipples during use. They’re inexpensive, too — Adam & Eve carries nipple clamps, many pairs of which cost less than $20, and they deliver discreetly.
• Experiment with temperature. Both warm breath and cold ice can increase nipple sensation and help you or your partner move toward climax if that’s where you’re hoping to go.
• Have fun with it, always. Don’t focus on orgasm; instead, enjoy the sensations and see where they lead.

This list may be a helpful launching point, but it’s by no means exhaustive.

Feel free to let your imagination run wild and see what works for you.

Closing Thoughts

Whether nipple play is a foreign land of sorts or you’re a nipplegasm connoisseur, it’s never too late to explore this kind of sexual arousal more deeply.

You may experience anything from a little excitement to a sexual epiphany, and the mystery is what makes it all the more fun.