How Men and Women Feel About Having Their Nipples Stimulated

Although the breasts and nipples have long been considered to be among the human body’s biggest erogenous zones, surprisingly little research attention has been given to the role that these body parts play in sexual arousal. For instance, are men and women similar or different when it comes to enjoyment of and desire for stimulation of their own nipples? Also, is this activity something that people tend to feel comfortable requesting during sex? Check out the infographic below for a look at what we know about attitudes toward breast and nipple action in the the bedroom.

To learn more about this subject, check out this article, which addresses the subject of orgasms induced by nipple stimulation alone.

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