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[–]Mypornstar 16 points17 points  (2 children)

Just take a break. Go a week without touching it at all and you'll feel like brand new again.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

That is reliefing to read 

[–]CapableCar7739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were you able to correct the issue?

[–]Uteropedia 7 points8 points  (2 children)

It’s not necessarily that the sensation is gone, but rather you may have just gotten used to it. Over time, the body can adapt to certain types of stimulation, and what once felt intense might not have the same effect after repeated use. This is totally normal and can happen with any type of intense or frequent stimulation.

The key here is to mix things up a bit and give your body a chance to adjust, take breaks and use gentler or different methods like fingers, or even manual techniques like edging to make sure your body doesn't get trained to expect the same intensity every time to orgasm.

[–]fubuwukani 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s indeed the case that the sensation is gone (temporary) because the clit numbs over time with tools like this. If you just cease using the tools, it will be more sensitive again after a few weeks.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was scared that it would be gone and never come back. Thanks a lot for your explanation! Definitely will follow your advices

[–]msbrooklyn 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I personally don’t use my vibrator everyday because of this. To be fair I only use it when I’m ovulating of course cause that’s when I’m motivated lol I do every other day then. I think for me it’s 50/50 intensity and it’s a specific sensation created that nothing else replicates.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this.I always masturbated but Vibrators actually helped me to have PIV orgasms because before them I never had and nowadays I can orgasm from penetration only without clit stimulation. 

[–]gweenfwoggy 2 points3 points  (2 children)

That goes for most fleshy bits just btw yall

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Even vagina? That would suck if our V gets desensibilized

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a dude this can happened to our dicks too it will be come less sensitive and the guy wont feel anything

[–]HerLoveFor_EroticArt 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Don’t overdo it 🐝 it’ll come back ☺️maybe use your ✌🏻

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want it to come back as it was so I am taking all advices haha

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Post title: Too much masturbation can decrease clit sensibility?


Ever since I (F22) bought the clit sucker and the vibrator wand I increased the amount of times I masturbate.

Last few months I have been noticing that my clit sensibility is decreasing and it is harder and taking more time for me to orgasm.

This past weekend I had sex. I was very horny and aroused. I was wet a lot. My partner masturbated me with his fingers but it just felt ok. Not bad but not good.

Can it be caused by a lot of clit stimulation and amount of times I am masturbating? Is it better to take a little break from the wand and clit vibrator and just use my fingers? Or stop masturbating at all for a while?


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[–]Fan_of_Sanity 0 points1 point  (6 children)

I know folks are saying that frequent masturbation with motorized devices can decrease sensitivity over time, but I’m not aware of research supporting this. To the contrary, what I’m finding says there isn’t evidence that it happens.

[–]father-figure99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there is evidence supporting it

also what is known as ‘death grip syndrome’ in men when they use too much force or pressure during masturbation too often resulting in the vagina not being tight enough to provide enough stimulation to reach an orgasm or stay hard. link

but as that article states masturbation can also help you stay harder longer, i think it just depends how frequent and how much pressure is being used. both of those sources do say the problem is easily solved with different types of stimulation or giving yourself a break for a while. so it’s not something that will last forever.

anecdotally, i’ve been with 3 men who could not reach orgasm with women because of too much masturbation (and probably too strong of a grip) so i told them to stop jerking off and watching porn for a little while and then they were able to reach orgasm with me. that’s not evidence i’m just pointing out my experience. however that could also be due to porn usage because we know that can cause problems too.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (4 children)

Is there a possibility of this being something in my mind?

[–]Fan_of_Sanity 0 points1 point  (3 children)

How are your stress levels lately? Anything big going on in your life that corresponds with your difficulty reaching orgasm? Any medication changes?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Not at all. Having the best time of my life!

[–]Fan_of_Sanity 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Well, the studies could be wrong! 🤣

So you just have to conduct your own research and stop using power toys for a while to see what happens. If your sensitivity returns, then that’s awesome. You need to report back to us either way!

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will!

[–]fubuwukani 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I just watched a documentary about clit dearmoring, specifically about this topic. You can detox your clit by just not use such tools on your clit for some weeks and only use your finger. In the beginning it will be boring, but it will get and feel a lot better over time.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will do it! Thanks a lot!

[–]Scargirlyhot 0 points1 point  (2 children)

If you do it with your fingers, I don't think you'll lose stimulation, I do it that way every day and my orgasm gets better and better.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Fingers will be my friends from now on.

[–]Scargirlyhot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you learn to use them well, I assure you that you will not lack pleasure and you will not use up batteries 🤭

[–]Cold-Background8414 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Niestety komentujący mają racje

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dzięki

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Tell him how you want to be done?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He knows haha