Anal Beads
Anal Vibrators
Butt Plugs
Prostate Massagers
Alien Dildos
Realistic Dildos
Kegel Exercisers & Balls
Classic Vibrating Eggs
Remote Vibrating Eggs
Vibrating Bullets
Bullet Vibrators
Classic Vibrators
Clitoral Vibrators
G-Spot Vibrators
Massage Wand Vibrators
Rabbit Vibrators
Remote Vibrators
Pocket Stroker & Pussy Masturbators
Vibrating Masturbators
Cock Rings
Penis Pumps
Wearable Vibrators
Blindfolds, Masks & Gags
Bondage Kits
Bondage Wear & Fetish Clothing
Restraints & Handcuffs
Sex Swings
Ticklers, Paddles & Whips
Today, we are answering more questions for you! Readers recently asked if there is any science that explains why men may find their nipples stimulating to make sexual pleasure. What they said is:
“Do you know any research on male nipples arousal? For some reason, my nipples are so sensitive that they become the focus of my masturbation activities to exclude penis stimulation. In most of my masturbation activities, my nipples are the focus or the focus involved. Learn/adjust or three combinations.”
Although there is no extensive research on this topic, surveys have found that many men do like to stimulate their nipples, so if this is something that turns you on, you are definitely not alone!
How many men have found that nipples are irritated?
A few years ago, we published an infographic from a study that describes the feelings of nipple stimulation in young people (Levin 2006). It turns out that over 50% of men in this study reported that nipple stimulation caused sexual arousal. Additionally, 40% of men say that if they have opened their nipples, they can enhance their arousal. While the numbers for women are much higher, it is clear that many men seem to find the activity being caused.
However, it is worth noting that many men who like this condition seem ashamed, as nearly 20% of men say they are too afraid to ask their partner to stimulate their nipples during sexual activities.
Why is the nipple drama caused?
In a recent study, researchers used fMRI technology to map male sexual responses to self-stimulation in various body parts, including penis, testicles, scrotum, rectum, nipple, etc. (Allen et al., 2020). A key finding associated with nipple stimulation is that stimulating male nipple activates the same areas of the brain as genital stimulation (a region called the genital sensory cortex). This provides a neural mechanism to understand why so many men find nipple stimulation to be pleasant (and potentially orgasm).
A parallel study of women we previously introduced on our blog found similar results for women: stimulating the nipple to the same brain areas as the vagina, cervix, and clitoris.
Images from Allen et al. (2020) depicts overlap of brain regions stimulated by nipples, testicles and penis stimulation.
“Nipples” are one of many non-genetic orgasms
Contrary to common belief, genital stimulation is not the only way to orgasm. Many people experience what are called “non-growth orgasm”, which are orgasms that do not directly stimulate the penis or vulva. Listen to our podcast episodes, which include Dr. Barry Komisaruk, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University – Newark, where we explore how orgasm stimulates all parts of the body, including nipples and ears. Furthermore, we discuss how various non-sexual activities, such as physical exercise, trigger orgasm in some people.
However, one caveat in research on non-reproductive orgasms is that scientists have not yet proven that these orgasms appear physiologically the same as those caused by genital stimulation (for example, do they also trigger the contraction of the pelvic floor?).
That is, the arousal and pleasure of nipple stimulation is common regardless of a person’s gender or gender. As we discussed in previous blogs about sexy areas, people can feel pleasure in many different parts of the body, and nipple seem to be one of the most common and responsive areas.
If you have your own sex problem, please speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology Answer on a blog or podcast.
Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here More information about the blog or here Listen to the podcast. follow Sex and Psychology exist FacebookTwitter (@Justin Lehmiller), Blues, or reddit Receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller Youtube and Instagram.
refer to:
Allen, K., Wise, N., Frangos, E. and Komisaruk, B. (2020). Male genitourinary system mapped to the sensory cortex: Evidence of functional magnetic resonance imaging. Journal of Sexual Medicine, 17(4), 603–613.
Levin, RJ (2006). Breast/nipples/areola complexes and human sexual behavior. Sex and Relational Therapy, 21237-249.
Title picture made of canvas
