Where Are the Erogenous Zones?
There is more to sex and foreplay than the obvious. Knowing and understanding your partner’s erogenous zones – and your own – is the key to increasing your sexual satisfaction. Large areas are obvious – the clitoris, the glans – but there are far more areas to cover if you really want to escalate things.
“Erogenous zones are areas of the body with increased sensitivity that trigger the sexual arousal response,” says Megwin White, clinical sexologist and director of training at Satisfyer . “The number of erogenous zones can actually depend on the person, so there is no specific answer. People with a vulva and people with a penis can have different types of erogenous zones, so this number is not mutually exclusive.”
As White points out, not all bodies are the same—meaning that different people respond with sexual arousal when different parts of their bodies are stimulated—so it’s important (and fun) to experiment with your (and your partners’) erogenous zones to find out what’s really going on. deed is happening. turns you on.
“Erogenous zones can play a vital role in the foreplay of masturbation or with a partner,” White says. “Given that each person may have different erogenous zones, it is important that you talk to your partner about what you enjoy. It’s a fun way to get to know yourself and what your partner likes.”
While exploring whether alone or with a partner, White notes that there are also several ways to offer sexual stimulation other than using your bare fingers. “Finger vibrators, such as the Satisfyer High Fly and Satisfyer Candy Cane , are a great tool for exploring different erogenous zones on your own or with a partner, as they can be used on the whole body.”
Again, research and communication is the key to finding what works for you and your partner, but in the meantime, White shares some of the most popular erogenous zones to get your research started.
nipples
There is probably nothing surprising in this. “Each nipple has hundreds of nerve endings, to the point that some people can experience orgasms from nipple stimulation,” White explains. Many people enjoy oral stimulation—kissing, licking, and sucking—the nipples or using a toy that simulates oral stimulation.
Inner thighs
The inner thighs are very sensitive; even a light, hard, or slow stroke can make someone feel rather hot and anxious. “Other areas that are useful to experiment with are slow movements along the inner thighs, back of the thighs, and buttocks,” White says. “All of these areas can help increase communication with the pelvic floor muscles and ultimately indirectly induce orgasmic contractions.”
inner wrist
Surprisingly sensitive area! Try gently stroking your partner’s wrist, or gently kissing and licking them to warm them up. YOU can even intertwine your wrist with your partner’s in the heat of the moment.
back of the head
The neck is so sensitive that even the slightest touch can turn to your lower backs, which makes sense – as White notes, the inner thighs, the back of the thighs, the back of the neck, and even the arches of the feet “all connect with the sex center and are great areas to which should be concentrated outside the genitals. One way to explore the neck is to run your fingers over it or blow gently and kiss it.
Lower part of the foot
There is a reason why foot massage is such a pleasure. Give your partner one of these and experiment with different movements and types of pressure until you find a rhythm that hits the spot. You may even want to try sucking and licking your toes and feet.
Scalp
If you’ve had a good head massage, you know how tingly it can be. This is because of the many nerve endings. Give your partner a deep, sensual head massage during foreplay, concentrating on the areas behind the ears and just above the neck.
The most sensitive areas of the vulva
Well, obviously. But, as White notes, the vulva has several erogenous zones, and the clitoris is only one, although the most sensitive, with about 8,000 nerves concentrated in one area. “Those who have a vulva usually need clitoral stimulation to achieve orgasm,” White says. “With oral sex, there is more opportunity to experiment with a wider range of stimulation and to uniquely affect the clitoris, a highly sensitive erogenous zone.”
Oral sex allows you to “really take your time exploring the vulva as you intuitively feel and watch for changes in arousal, such as pulsation of the pelvic muscles, increased blood flow and lubrication,” White says.
Whether with a partner or not, experiment with finger and hand stimulation, as well as different pressures and tempos, as well as kissing, sucking, and licking.
The most sensitive areas of the penis
When looking for the most sensitive areas of the penis, White says you should target the glans, frenulum, foreskin, scrotum, and testicles.
“The glans penis, like the head of the clitoris, is the most sensitive area and is highly concentrated with nerve endings,” says White. “Right under the head is the frenulum, a very erogenous zone that often gets overlooked. Your tongue and mouth can hold the glans penis and direct targeted frenulum stimulation simultaneously or independently.”
Similarly, according to White, your mouth can stroke the sensitive tissues inside the shaft and modulate your tongue’s focus on different areas of undulating pressure. “Just like the vulva, you can also use your hand as a support role, stroking the length of the shaft or the side,” she adds.
“When you tap into these erogenous areas, you may find that emotions arise and that intimacy with your partner naturally deepens,” White says. “This whole-body change through erogenous opening can not only be a game-changer for sexual confidence, but can also help unlock sensual embodiment as they truly embrace the multi-faceted sensitivities of the skin they are in.”