Knowing the sensitivity of one's clitoris

We often talk about sensitive or less sensitive clitoris. But actually, what does that mean and how do we know which category ours belongs to?

Sensitive or not sensitive?

It is indeed an element to consider in the choice of your sextoy, or an element that will help you understand your body's reactions during masturbation and sexual relations.

Because knowing your body is the basis for being able to move forward and knowing what you like, we explain all of that to you today!

Your clitoris is sensitive if...

When you touch your clitoris directly with your fingers, it gives you a strange sensation, like an overload of stimulation. If you use a sextoy Vibrating, your clit is very quickly sore or saturated. After an orgasm, you need several minutes before being able to be touched again.

Indirect stimulation (style humping...) is enough to give you a lot of pleasure, even an orgasm. The mere contact of your partner's body on your vulva gives you a lot of effect. You can have orgasms quite easily during two-person intercourse.

In this case, welcome to the family of the highly sensitive!

What to do when you have a sensitive clit?

First, always think about using a maximum amount of lubricant, to avoid friction and heating. For manual caresses, go slowly, through underwear to start. If you feel that your clitoris is asking for more, start gently stimulating it more directly.

If you want to use sex toys, choose toys that are not too powerful. For example, for contactless stimulation, go for models with fairly gentle minimal intensities, like the Wanda, or the Sila whose large nozzle avoids over-stimulating the clitoral glans.

In general, and when you touch yourself, stop all stimulation when you feel it becomes painful and change stimulation (G-spot, vagina, vulva, nipples...). Above all, listen to your sensations. There is no point in continuing in the hope of reaching orgasm when the signals your clitoris is sending you ask you to stop.

Your clit is less sensitive if...

You need strong caresses or vibrations to stimulate your clitoris and feel pleasure. When you use your fingers, you need to press quite firmly to awaken your clitoris. Simple caresses from your partners are not enough for you, you need additional pressure to really get going. With your partners, you find it difficult to reach orgasm without direct stimulation of the clitoral glans.

If this is the case, welcome to the strong clits club!

What to do when you have a less sensitive clit?

Well, first of all, don't hesitate to spend more time on it to wake it up. Try different types of stimulation to see what works best for you. However, just because your clitoris is less sensitive doesn't mean you should be rough with it. Be gentle with your clit while being firm in its stimulation.

During your encounters with a partner, don't hesitate to stimulate your clitoris yourself to provide the right pressure to really get it going. If your fingers are not enough, bring in the toys!

On the sextoy side, try clitoral stimulators that pack a punch, like the Enigma, which has a fine tip for ultra-targeted stimulation and very powerful waves. Placed directly on the glans, the deep and intense vibrations of wands are also perfect for awakening and making your clitoris roar. Small and powerful sextoys like bullets are also perfect for stimulating your clit as it deserves.

Don't hesitate to combine different stimulations in addition to the clitoral glans: vagina, G-spot, anus, nipples... This will allow you to feel even more pleasure!

Some clitorises are “hooded”. This is when the small skin covering them is too large, which can prevent access to the glans. In this case, as with less sensitive clits, you need more stimulation. So don't hesitate to apply these last tips.

Your clit is mixed if...

You recognized yourself in the two previous paragraphs. You can easily use any type of sextoy but without going to the maximum intensity. Like with less sensitive clits, it may require firm stimulation to awaken your pleasure, but it can quickly reach saturation. Your sensitivity can vary over the days and you feel it well. Some days, you can reach orgasm very easily and struggle a bit more on other days. In short, your clit is mixed.

What to do when you have a mixed clit?

Here, it's all about balance. Try to understand where your clitoris's limits are in order to stimulate it best. Be attentive to your clit and adapt the gestures and tools you use. Lubricant is always a good ally for mixed clitorises. As with sensitive clits, it helps reduce friction and intensify pleasure.

On the sextoy side, everything is allowed! From the gentle contactless stimulator to the wand and the rabbit, you'll find your happiness everywhere, as long as you don't use the maximum intensities and stop when you feel your clit' is reaching saturation.

Whatever your sensitivity, it's good to talk to your partner so that he/she adopts suitable gestures and does not under-stimulate or over-stimulate you.

See you soon 💜