How to Use Nipple Clamps and Suckers

Your nipples are two of the most highly sensitive little beauties on your body - you’ll know this if you like to rub, touch, or even squeeze your nipples during sex.

If you don’t, then settle down as we explore their hidden pleasures and learn how to lavish them with the extra erotic attention they deserve!

If it’s your first-time using nipple clamps or suckers, we recommend giving them a test run on a less sensitive area of your body before you use them on your nipples. Good places to try are the tip of your finger or your earlobe - just to see how they feel and what it feels like when you take them off.

How to use Nipple Clamps

Adjustable clamps are probably the best place to start as they allow you to easily try out different intensities. Some clamps come with an adjustment ring so you can slide up the arms, while others feature an adjustment screw you can simply twist to change the intensity. The trick is to start off loose and increase the tightness slowly until the pinch is just right.

Once you’re comfortable, try wearing your nipple clamps during foreplay or even sex with your partner - they’ll make sure your nipples are always part of the fun, even if your partner’s hands (or mouth) are occupied elsewhere.

When you remove them, you may experience arousing tingles in the area - and this point is a great time for your lover to follow up with licks, strokes, kisses, and tickles to keep the rush going. Both nipple clamps and nipple suckers draw blood into your nipples, making them extra-sensitive after your nipple toy is removed.

The sensation of the blood rushing back into the nipples can cause a rush of endorphins, which can make any sensation (think blowing air, a tongue, a vibrator) feel far more intense and pleasurable.

How to use Nipple Suckers

Like clamps, nipple suckers draw blood into your nipples, making them super sensitive after they’re removed. Nipple suckers work in a very similar way but are far gentler and can be especially helpful in perking up inverted nipples or for those starting on their journey.

What is nipple play?

How to play with nipples

Firstly, it can be a good idea to have a bit of solo exploration time to work out how to play with your nipples before adding nipple play to your couple’s session.

You can then figure out what you like, and what you don’t, without having to worry about another person.

It’s also useful to go in with your hands and fingers first before rushing into using toys. Practice makes perfect here!

If you like the feeling of stimulating your nips with your fingertips, then reach for the toys.

How to stimulate nipples

Before you just grab some clips and put them on, you’ll want to prep the area for action. First, get the skin nice and warm. A good long session of foreplay is the trick here - lucky you! Massage the breast tissue (including the nipples), then softly begin to squeeze, suck, and worship those nips.

Which nipple toys are right for me?

Nipple toys come in all shapes and sizes, from simple tweezer-style clamps to fun, glow-in-the-dark suckers. You’re sure to find one to suit you.

But how do you choose?

Well, it all depends on what kind of feeling you’re looking for.

If this is your first time exploring the world of nipple play, we recommend soft, silicone nipple suckers for a gentler pinch. Or, if you’re after a more intense experience, you could try weighted nipple clamps for a real squeeze.

The great thing about nipple toys is that they can provide all levels of intensity, so no matter what you’re looking for, there’s a toy that’s right for you.

Newbies will want to get their head around the lingo. Here we go:

How to have a nipple orgasm

Nipple orgasms? Yes, please. Some say they’re like a regular orgasm, but others say it’s like a super-charged orgasm all of its own. Think vibrations through your whole body and you’re close. The best part? Nipple orgasms often come before a genital orgasm so, if you want to have multiple organs in one go, well … what’s not to love?

Like everything worth doing, there’s a bit of practice involved. Experiment, listen to your body, and focus on the pleasure aspect... not just the goal of orgasm. Experiment with a light-to-moderate nipple touch with your fingers, then maybe turn it up a notch with some gentle pinching, twisting, and squeezing of the whole area.

You’ll soon know what pressure you like and, if you want more, then you can pull the nipple or reach for the toys.

If you’re not one of the lucky ones who can orgasm from nipple play alone, then you might want to bring in some vaginal play when you're close to climax to seal the deal.

How to have amazing nipple play

Nipples are amazing things and, guess what? Everyone's got 'em and now you’ve got the info to guide you on a fun new journey. They’re a super-sensitive erogenous zone and with the right kind of stimulation can create mind-blowing pleasure for you or your partner.

Whether you’re a nipple play fanatic looking for some new tricks or you just want to try these titillating (pun intended!) techniques for the first time, there are a few safety tips worth thinking about.

Nipple Clamp safety tips

Make sure you never wear your clamps or suckers for more than 10 minutes at a time. Disrupting your circulation for that long may leave the area numb instead of sensitive and enhanced, leading to a disappointing and potentially painful outcome.

Try and use your nipple toys with a simple water-based lube to enhance your experience and keep you or your partner safe. No one wants something sticking or pinching in the wrong way.

Remember: when you’re aroused, your threshold for pain tolerance can increase. So you may feel fantastic when you’re playing and in that post-orgasm glow, but a few hours later you could feel a little achy. Popping something cold over the area and light-fitting clothes are your best friends here.

Piercing Clamps

If you’ve been thinking about trying nipple clamps and you’ve already got pierced nipples, then please wait until the piercings are fully healed.

When they are, you can certainly get a clamp involved with your pierced nipples. In fact, you can even buy clamps that are designed with piercings in mind. Many of these attach to your jewellery and will pull and clamp in different ways.

Please take extra care though - you don’t want to pull your piercing out or cause damage.