Q: I’ve recently heard that using a vibrator can cause the clitoris to become desensitized and that a woman who uses one a lot will not be able to achieve an orgasm through sexual intercourse. Is that true?
A: No, this simply is not true. It’s another myth out there just like the one that says frequent masturbation will make you go blind. Thank goodness we don’t hear about that one much anymore! Now, it is possible to experience some mild discomfort or even numbness of your clitoris right after using a vibrator (depending on the intensity of vibrations and length of time the vibrator is used) but this is very, very temporary. The use of vibrators cannot cause permanent desensitization of your clitoris or stop you from achieving orgasms from sexual intercourse.
You can become used to a certain technique, vibration, and intensity in order to achieve an orgasm which can make other ways seem more difficult. Or eventually, that one way can stop working. This doesn’t mean there is something wrong either. It just means you need to explore other ways to achieve an orgasm (manual stimulation, oral sex, sexual intercourse, etc.). And remember, not all women can achieve an orgasm through sexual intercourse alone.
So have fun and don’t be afraid to use your vibrators!
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