Nipple clamps

What types of nipple clamps are there?

The main difference between nipple clamps is the way they grip, because that decides how intense they feel. The look comes second.

• Adjustable nipple clamps a small screw or sliding ring lets you set the pressure yourself, from barely there to firm. Tweezer clamps and screw clamps belong in this group, and they are the easiest place to start.
• Spring clamps an alligator clip or a clamp shaped like a clothes peg squeezes with a fixed spring that you cannot adjust. These suit people who already know they like the pinch.
• Clover clamps these Japanese-style clamps tighten as soon as someone pulls on the chain, so they are meant for experienced players.
• Nipple clamps with chain a chain links the two clamps, so a gentle tug teases both nipples at once. Some styles have a ring in the middle or small weights that pull lightly all the time.
• Vibrating and electric nipple clamps a vibrating nipple clamp adds buzz to the pressure, like the Adjustable Vibrating Clamps by Taboom. Clamps that carry a current belong to electro sex, and you only use them with a unit that is made for that.
• Decorative nipple clips these have feathers, tassels, flowers or a little cross and are mainly there to seduce. You will find several at Taboom.

Which nipple clamp is best for beginners?

Start with an adjustable clamp that has covered tips. A screw lets you begin below your limit and only tighten when it feels good. Rubber or silicone tips spread the pressure more softly than bare metal. Choose a light clamp, because weight already pulls on the nipple by itself, and a chain you can unhook is handy too. If you are not sure that squeezing is for you, nipple suckers are a gentler first step, as they use suction rather than pinching.

How do you use nipple clamps?

1. Test first put the clamp on its loosest setting on the soft skin between your thumb and index finger. That way you know how it grips before it goes on the nipple.
2. Wake the nipple up stroke or roll the nipple until it is firm, because the clamp then has more to hold on to.
3. Place it at the base put the clamp behind the nipple, not on the tip. Tighten it in small steps until it feels firm but pleasant.
4. Keep it short start with a few minutes. Even with experience, do not leave nipple clamps on for longer than about fifteen minutes at a time.
5. Take them off slowly loosen the screw first. As the blood flows back it often feels sharper than putting them on, but a warm hand soothes that quickly.

When should a nipple clamp come off straight away?

A nipple clamp slows the blood flow to the bit of skin it holds, so warm, red and tingling is all part of it. If the nipple turns white, cold, blue or numb, take the clamp off immediately. Set a timer the first few times, because after a minute you notice the clamp less and lose track of time. Do not use clamps on a fresh piercing, a small wound or irritated skin. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently had breast surgery, check with your GP first. When you play together, agree on a safe word beforehand, and also on how hard the chain may be pulled.

Are nipple clamps for men too?

Yes, nipple clamps work for every body, and a male nipple clamp is simply the same clamp. Men’s nipples can be just as sensitive, although many men have never tried it. A smaller, flatter nipple sometimes gives less grip, and then a tweezer clamp or one with a sliding ring closes more precisely than a wide spring clamp. Some men pair nipple clamps with a cock ring, so two sensitive spots join in at once. Look at the pressure you are after, not at who the packaging seems to be aimed at.

Why are nipple clamps a BDSM classic?

Nipple clamps play with pressure, waiting and surrender, and that is why they are so popular in BDSM. What else belongs in a first set is explained in your first BDSM gear. Sets with clamps and other kit for a first try are available from Fifty Shades of Grey, including a collar with nipple clamps on a chain. Separate collars are in our BDSM collars, and a ball gag goes well with chained clamps. To get the nipples used to sensation first, begin with a Wartenberg wheel. A blindfold makes every touch feel stronger as well.

How do you clean nipple clamps?

Wash nipple clamps after every use with lukewarm water and mild soap or a sex toy cleaner. Pay attention to the jaws and tips, because that is where skin oils collect. Dry metal clamps well straight away, since moisture can make iron rust over time, and store them dry with the screw loosened. Check now and then that the adjusting screw still turns smoothly and stays in place.

If you would rather decorate your nipples than squeeze them, take a look at the nipple jewellery and the nipple covers. More toys for power play and surrender are in our BDSM toys.

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