Female Erogenous Zones: How To Hit All the Right Spots This Women's Month

This Women’s Month, we break down the female erogenous zones so that the ladies can amp up their solo sessions and give their sexual partners a roadmap to guaranteed satisfaction. Because knowledge is power (and it feels good, too)!

Humans (and many other mammals) have five senses, all of which play a role in the sexual experience. One of the most important ones for most of us is touch. When we are touched by someone we like, our brains release oxytocin, a feel-good hormone that bonds us to others, and stress hormones, such as cortisol, diminish. However, not all touch elicits the same response. In fact, our brains react differently depending on where we are touched. Some of these more sensitive areas are known as erogenous zones.

More than a feeling 
Erogenous zones are areas on the body that are more sensitive to touch and can
stimulate pleasure and arousal. While there are some that are pretty much universal, there are others that can be specific to individuals. Paying attention to these spots can play an important role in intimacy by engaging the senses and taking intimacy to new heights.

Get hands-on 
When it comes to stimulating sensations, paying attention to erogenous zones is key. Some zones on the female body are more obvious, while others might seem less so (but can yield the same results!).

Some of the not-so-secret spots include:

• The Neck and Nape: There’s just something about gentle neck kisses (or more aggressive neck hickeys) that can get a girl turned on! That’s because there are a lot of sensory nerves in this area. Stimulating it can also make you more relaxed. Light kisses, gentle nibbles, and soft breaths can be very pleasurable. Lightly running fingers or a feather along the neck can also enhance sensation here. 
• The Lips: There’s a reason that people enjoy making out so much! One of the most easily accessible sexy spots, this one is commonly rated number one by women as the lips are sensitive and the act itself releases pleasure hormones in the brain. Kissing, sucking, or gently biting the lips can be very intimate and stimulating. You can also try running a finger or an ice cube across the lips for a different sensation.
• The Buttocks: The buttocks are another sensitive area that can respond well to touch, massage, or light spanking with a flogger or paddle. Some may also enjoy light bites or kisses on the area.

• The Breasts and Nipples: Part of the fun when it comes to nipples is that they are associated with beloved body parts – the breasts. Gently caressing or massaging the breasts can be very arousing. For the nipples, which are more sensitive to stimulation, you can try sucking, licking, or light pinching. Some may enjoy light biting or the use of cold or warm temperatures, like an ice cube or a warm compress, or for something more intense, nipple suckers or clamps can be used. 

• The Clitoris: The most obvious and sensitive pleasure zone on the female body is the clitoris, which can be stimulated in a host of ways. Gently massaging it with fingers is one way, and using clitoral-stimulating or clitoral suction vibrators is another. Gentle rubbing, stroking, or circular motions can be very pleasurable. Some may enjoy more direct stimulation, while others prefer indirect stimulation through the labia or hood. Experimenting with pressure, speed, and rhythm can help find the most pleasurable technique.

• The Vulva and Vagina: The vulva and vagina have many sensitive areas, including the labia, vaginal opening, and G-spot. The labia can be stimulated with gentle caresses, kisses, or licking. For internal stimulation, fingers or sex toys, like dildos or G-spot vibrators, can be used to explore the vaginal walls and the G-spot, a sensitive area located inside the front wall of the vagina. G-spot stimulation can involve firm pressure or a "come hither" motion with the fingers. Some may also use a rabbit vibrator to enjoy vaginal penetration combined with clitoral stimulation to deliver OMG blended orgasms!

Other areas on the body that have been studied and classified as erogenous might seem somewhat strange and can vary in intensity between people. Some of them are:

• The Ears: With numerous sensory receptors and thin, delicate skin, the ears are a very common erogenous zone. Whispering into them can be both heard and felt, and some light nibbling, kissing, licking and even blowing can also be a massive turn-on. 
• The Hands and Fingers: Hands and fingers can be erogenous, particularly the fingertips. Holding hands, massaging the palms, or gently sucking and licking the fingers can be intimate and sensual.
• The Feet: Love them or hate them, your feet – which are full of pressure points – can play a role in your sexual pleasure! Ask your partner to give you a sensual foot rub, and you might be surprised at how sexually stimulated you can feel. A gentle foot massage, kissing, or lightly sucking on the toes can be surprisingly stimulating for some, while lightly running fingers or a feather along the soles of the feet can create an enjoyable tickling sensation.
• The Lower Back and Spine: The lower back and the area along the spine can respond to soft touches, kisses, light scratching or a gentle massage with a wand vibrator. Kissing or licking along the spine can also heighten sensation.

• The Stomach: The stomach area can be quite sensitive, especially the area around the belly button and lower abdomen. Soft caresses, kisses, or gentle massages around this area can be incredibly erotic. Lightly tracing circles or patterns with your fingers can create a tickling, pleasurable sensation.
• The Inner Thighs: Being oh-so-close to the fun bits, it makes sense that this soft skin is sensitive and, when touched, can drive a lot of people wild. Light caresses, gentle kisses, or soft strokes can be very teasing and stimulating. When stroked and gripped during foreplay, it can lead to excitement and anticipation, and the closer you get to the groin area, the more intense the sensations can become.
• The Scalp: Another area that has a whole lot of nerve endings, the scalp is an unexpected zone that, when brushed or massaged, can make you feel both more relaxed and, in some cases, more aroused. True story!

When it comes to the senses, it is well-documented that taking one or more away can make the others more responsive. As such, try using a blindfold before getting hands-on during foreplay and lovemaking to intensify touches so that every caress counts and contributes to a sensual experience like no other!

Be sure to make this the Women’s Month that you feel yourself 😉, paying special attention to touch and the sensations it can bring. To elevate these sensations be sure to browse our Women's Month collection curated for women by women, because your pleasure is *literally* in your hands!