Whether you’ve seen them in porn or have been tantalized by their ultra-cheap price point in a world of expensive kink gear, you might be curious about BDSM nipple clamps.
Let’s talk about what BDSM nipple clamps are, why people like them, if they hurt, the different types there are, and how to use them.
Why Use BDSM Nipple Clamps?
Nipple Clamps are an interesting sensory item. Their entire purpose is to cut off blood flow to the nipples. This sensation, in itself, draws the wearer’s focus and really makes it about the nipples. The fact that it looks hot while it’s doing it is just an added bonus!
Once the nipple clamps are removed, the blood comes rushing back into the nipples. Unlike when you sit on the toilet too long and your legs feel tingly from blood flow, this blood rush can actually feel quite pleasurable for many. As the blood flow rushes back in, the nipples are also ultra-sensitive, and it can make the slightest touch feel even more orgasmic than it usually is.
BDSM nipple clamps also have the benefit of being pretty darn simple to use. Unlike some bondage gear that needs an instruction manual, nipple clamps, at their most basic, are pretty simple. Open the clamp, stuff a nipple in, and you’re done! There’s more safety information to know (and that’s below!), but this basic design is attractive to a lot of people who still feel a bit anxious about using kink gear.
Plus, nipple clamps are noticeably less expensive than most kink gear. Buying a $20 set of nipple clamps can feel much more attainable than that $90 cuff set you’ve been eyeing.
Along with this, some wearers find the act of wearing nipple clamps to feel “submissive”. As clamps have been featured in quite a few movies (even ones shown in movie theaters, at this point!), many people have come to associate nipple clamps with submission. Even if you disregard the physical sensations of BDSM nipple clamps, the act of wearing them can simply feel mentally pleasant.
(It’s worth noting that nipple clamps are different than nipple jewelry. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with nipple jewelry! Clamps, however, stay on the nipple by squeezing it – and reducing blood flow – in some manner. Jewelry stays on the nipple by adhesive or another design that isn’t crafted to reduce blood flow.)
Do Nipple Clamps Hurt?
Sorry, but for most people, yes. Most people will find the sensation of blood flow being cut off to be “painful”.
That’s partially the point.
BDSM Nipple clamps “work” by restricting blood flow – sorta like how your leg falls asleep if you sit on the toilet too long.
Once you get “used” to the feeling of your foot being asleep when you haven’t moved, it’s mostly pain-free and completely ignorable. It’s somewhat similar with nipple clamps (depending on whether you pick a nipple clamp option that also includes sharp, bitey teeth or not).
But when you move that foot (or unclamp that nipple clamp!), all the blood comes rushing back in, creating that ultra-intense sensation you know but may not love.
However, that rushing of blood also makes the skin extra sensitive. You probably don’t go petting your toilet-slept foot to experience the extra sensation, but with your nipples, you probably want to. This added sensitivity is one of the big reasons that people fall in love with nipple clamps.
BDSM Nipple Clamps Safety
Nipple clamps work by clamping down on your skin, effectively cutting off circulation. That’s the whole point; they “stay” on the nipples by clamping down hard enough to avoid simply popping off.
As you can imagine, cutting circulation off of any part of your body comes with risks. Turns out, your body likes to utilize its own blood.
You can mitigate almost all of these risks by simply keeping your nipple clamp duration down to a minimum.
If you’re brand new to nipple clamps, only wear them for 5-10 minutes.
As you gain experience and figure out the sensations of different blood circulation stages, you might be able to push your nipple clamp wear time to 15-25 minutes.
Your “wear time” will also depend on how tight your nipple clamps are. If they’re really cutting off circulation (like magnetic clamps that we’ll discuss below), you might only wear them for a few torturous minutes at a time. If they’re loose enough that a breeze could pop them off, you might be able to go for longer.
Remove the nipple clamps instantly if you see the nipple clamps turning purple or the wearer has lost all sensation in the nipples.
If anything feels “off”, remove the nipple clamps right away. While very rare, nerve damage can occur from nipple clamps. There are nerve branches that run through the nipple (that’s why they feel so good!), and you could potentially have impinged them when putting on a clamp. Try repositioning the clamps ASAP to see if the sensations feel better. If not, call it quits for the day.
Most often, though, your biggest risk during nipple play is bruising and discomfort. Especially if the nipple clamps had teeth or you did a lot of torsion and tugging on the clamps, you might find the chest is sore – or bruised – the next day.
Consider the application and removal of your nipple clamps as well. The first application and the final removal will have the most painful sensations. After the initial application, your skin starts to get used to the loss of circulation (like that leg falling asleep!) until the blood flow is restarted again.
Play strategically to make those sensations work best for you. For example, if someone really dislikes pain, removing the nipple clamps right before orgasm may entirely knock them away from orgasm. However, if that person loves pain, that same timing might be the catalyst for orgasm.
Massaging the nipples and the skin around them after removing the clamp can also be very, very intense – bordering on painful – until blood flow has come back into the nipple. Keep this in mind for planning your kinky scenes; if you’re going to be causing pain, you want it to be because you wanted to cause pain, not because you were unaware.
If you like the look of nipple clamps but aren’t comfortable with the risk profile (serious props to you for knowing yourself!), I’d recommend using nipple jewelry or pasties to get a lot of the fun decoration and beauty of nipple clamps without any of the circulation risks.
Nipple clamps may still be an option if you’re pregnant, but you should go slowly. You may wish to avoid clamps on the final months of pregnancy to avoid any soreness or cuts on the nipples if you plan to breastfeed after birth.
Storebought Types of BDSM Nipple Clamps
Each type of BDSM nipple clamp comes with its own benefits and “shit you’ll have to tolerate”. Really, most nipple clamps live along a spectrum of “too loose” and “too tight”.
If a nipple clamp is too loose, it’ll frustratingly slide off. If a nipple clamp is too tight, it’ll feel too painful to potentially enjoy.
Everything about the different types of BDSM nipple clamps aims to offer different levels of tightness, adjustability, weight, and size to allow you to find the clamps that work best for what your nipples look like. Are your nipples innies? Outies? Large? Small? How much pain do you want to tolerate? It all plays a part in finding nipple clamps for your body.
This means that most kinksters end up trying multiple types of nipple clamps to find the style that works best for them. Luckily, unlike most kink gear, nipple clamps are surprisingly cheap, and picking up a few different pairs will likely run you way less than a single pair of wrist cuffs.
So, let’s talk about the different types of BDSM nipple clamps so you know what to look for:
Tweezer Nipple Clamps
One of the easiest nipple clamps to start off with are Tweezer Clamps. They’re easy to understand, cheap, and offer a lot of pressure adjustment.
A Tweezer clamp is basically two long metal arms that come together that behave just like the tongs in your kitchen. A little round circle that connects the two metal arms, and depending on whether you pull the circle up or towards the bottom, the Tweezer Clamps will become tighter or looser.
Most Tweezer clamps also come with little rubber tips to avoid squeezing or pinching the skin during use, but some of the rubber tips are removable for you sadists out there.
To use these clamps, you first pull the ring all the way to the bottom of the tong, fully loosening the clamp. You then situate the nipple in between the two arms, and you slide up the rounded ring up the two arms up until where your partner enjoys the tightness. It’s very easy to loosen by just pulling down the ring some.
This type of nipple clamp can be painful, but for the most part, it’s usually very mild. Since you can easily adjust how tight these clamps go, they make a good choice for beginners since they are very straightforward.
Since it has the entirety of the space between the tips to work with, these nipple clamps tend to be favorable to all nipple sizes. They can fit gigantic nipples, and they can fit super-small nipples (including those on chests without breast tissue!).
It does have its downsides, however.
The round ring can be really difficult to adjust if you have grip issues or problems with micromovements. Even if you don’t, if your hands are covered in lube or bodily fluids, it’s nearly impossible to get enough grip to move the tiny ring.
Since the Tweezer-style clamps offer completely precise movement on-the-fly, it can also be difficult to get the “perfect” tightness. You’ll often find that the clamp ends up too loose (slipping off) or too tight (causing more pain than is wanted). You’re also always fighting gravity (since the looped ring hangs downwards), so lots of movement can cause the tightness ring – especially on well-used or cheaper clamps – to slip downwards over time.
If you’re a frequent BDSM nipple clamp user, you might also get annoyed by having to find that “sweet spot” every time you play. Unlike other types of clamps, you’ll need to rediscover that perfect tightness every time you put it on. It doesn’t have any sort of tightness memory.
| Spartacus Adjustable Nipple Clamps with Bells | Bound Adjustable T1 Tassle Clamps |
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| Make sure you always know where your partner is with a dangling bell that “jingles” with every movement. | Beautiful and burlesque-y, these dangling pink tassels offer a lingerie-like look with your nipple clamp play. |
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Alligator Nipple Clamps
Alligator nipple clamps are my first recommendation for anyone looking to try nipple clamps for the first time. This is for a few big reasons:
- They’re very simple to use. You simply squeeze the handles of the clamps to open the clamp, just like any other clamp you’ve used in your life.
- They offer a good amount of squeeze without trying too hard. Unlike other clamps, these clamps default to “squeezing tight”. While this can be painful, it can be better than the alternative: feeling frustrated with your new toy because it keeps falling off.
- They’re fully adjustable. You can adjust how tightly or loosely these clamps grip with a simple-to-use screw system that people pick up really quickly.
- They “remember” the setting you last used them on. Since they use a “set it and forget it” screw tightening system, you don’t have to refind the perfect tightness each time. The screw won’t move, and you’ll be able to just clamp it on again to resume the last tightness you use.
But I got ahead of myself. Let’s talk about what Alligator nipple clamps are:
Alligator nipple clamps are just like any other “clamp” you’ve used in your life – like a clothespin, hair clip, or construction clamp. You squeeze the two little handles of the clamp, and the mouth of the clamp will open wide, allowing you to slide a nipple in.
However, unlike most of those household clamps, Alligator nipple clamps include a small screw built into the middle of the clamp. Twirl this screw further into the clamp, and it prohibits the clamp’s tips from closing all of the way. (The screw is in the way). If you twirl the screw out of the clamp, the clamps’ tips can come closer together since the screw isn’t in the way. This is how you control how tightly the Alligator clamps will squeeze.
It might seem like Alligator clamps are the gold star of the nipple clamp work, and they’re definitely up there. They do have some downsides though.
Most particularly, they squeeze, and they squeeze hard. Unlike some of the other clamps, Alligator clamps use a tension clamp. It’s the same style construction work uses to hold two items together, and that’s because it squeezes. While you can adjust the tightness using those screws, Alligator clamps will always squeeze tighter than some other types of clamps (like Tweezer clamps). While this is great if you’re frustrated by sliding clamps, this can be a lot of sensation if you’re brand new to them.
Alligator nipple clamps also tend to have a smaller width opening than some other types of clamps. They’ll work great for super-small nipples, but if you have extra-large nipples, you may find that these clamps will provide an extra-strong, unwanted squeeze – even if they’re left fully open.
Some people also don’t like the look of Alligator BDSM nipple clamps. They just don’t look feminine, graceful, and dainty. Some manufacturers try to solve this by hanging a gem or two off the clamp, but it still looks like a construction-style clamp at the end of the day. There’s a reason you don’t usually see this type of clamp in erotic photography.
Alligator nipple clamps may also be known as bull nose nipple clamps or simply “adjustable nipple clamps”. Think of them as one of the “default” nipple clamps of the BDSM world.
| Sportsheets Chained Nipple Clamps | Sportsheets Feathered Nipple Clamps |
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| Affordable AF, a standard set of Alligator clamps with a connecting chain. | Alligator clamps but with an adorable feather puff dangling off the end of each for adornment. |
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Clover Nipple Clamps
If you’re into tight squeezing, Clover nipple clamps are about to be your BFF.
That’s because of how Clover nipple clamps work.
That is, it’s easiest to think of them just like your Alligator nipple clamps – only Clover clamps offer no tightness adjustment. They squeeze as tightly as they squeeze, and it says you’re gonna enjoy it no matter what.
Adding insult to injury, most Clover nipple clamps include small, rubber pads in-between the two clamps. It sounds pleasant at first – but then you find out that these small, rubber pads usually include texturing of some kind, adding even more intensity to the squeeze that these never-ending clamps provide.
I know, the Clover nipple clamps look particularly complicated, but they aren’t. All of that excess metal is just there to operate the clamping mechanism. Simply squeezing the sides of the clamp will cause it to open, moving all of those complicated-looking metal pieces around to make that happen.
Because these clamps are so freakin’ tight by default and are almost always connected by a chain as a design choice, they can be a sadistic kink couples’ nipple clamp of choice. With the extra-tight squeeze and the textured nipple clamp pads, Clover clamps hold on – and they hold on tight. This means that a partner can pull on the chain, and it adds additional pain and sensation instead of the nipple clamps sliding off.
Some kinky people like to even add weight onto the clamps’ connecting chain itself, pulling even harder onto the clamps. Because of that extra-tight grip and textured nipple pad, the clamps can stay on the nipples, even with this excess weight.
Because of their design, Clover nipple clamps have some of the smallest openings available. Extra-large nipples may not fit into the clamps. Honestly, because the sensation will feel even more intense the larger your nipples are, people with extra-large nipples may want to avoid Clover clamps unless they’re specifically looking for an extra-tight squeeze.
Clover clamps may also be known as Butterfly clamps. Some people also refer to them as Japanese nipple clamps.
| Japanese Clover Clamps | Bound C3 Butterfly Clamps |
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| A standard set of Clover Clamps to give the sensations a try. | Hanging off the end of each Clover clamp is a small clip, allowing you to fasten extra weights, leashes, or charms of your own choosing. |
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Magnetic Nipple Clamps
One of the “newest” type of BDSM nipple clamps on the market, you also have magnetic nipple clamps.
Instead of using a physical fastener or clasp, magnetic nipple clamps use magnets. You slide your nipple between two magnets, and the magnet’s polarization causes the nipple clamp to fasten around your nipples.
Let me tell you: they are secure.
However, if you stop to think about it, there’s no real way to “adjust” the sensitivity of magnetism. The two ends pull together with as much intensity as possible trying to touch their mate. Adding insult to injury, the closer the magnets are to one another, the more magnetism they have, pulling even harder. (This means that magnetic nipple clamps can hurt smaller nipples more than larger ones.)
This means that magnetic nipple clamps hurt. Out of all of the nipple clamps, they squeeze the most with no way to adjust how tightly they fit.
This, however, also means they’re very “secure”. They grip, hard, and don’t slide off as easily as many other nipple clamp types.
You also want to be wary of the initial “clamp” when putting on magnetic nipple clamps. If you’ve ever watched a magnet swipe across a table with superhuman speed to snap onto its pair, you know exactly what I’m talking about. You might not want your nipple in the middle of that momentum. If that’s of concern, gently lower both magnetic ends of the nipple clamp until they gently meet in the middle. Or don’t – if your sadistic side is showing.
Collar with Nipple Clamps
If you enjoy “conjoining” your BDSM gear, you might like a collar with built-in nipple clamps.
When the collar is wrapped around the neck, nipple clamps will “drape” from the front of the collar, ready to attach to the nipples (or any other skin they can reach).
While they can just look plain hot, they also have the benefit of supporting the weight of the nipple clamps. If your nipple-owner finds the nipple clamps painfully heavy or you’re finding that the nipple clamps slide off often due to weight, this can provide a helping hand in keeping your nipple clamps exactly where you want them.
To get the most “bang for your buck”, look for a collar that features detachable nipple clamps. That way, you can use the collar and nipple clamps separately when the urge arises.
(Pictured above: Liebe Seele Rose Gold Memory Collar with Nipple Clamps.)
| Sportsheets Amor Collar with Nipple Clamps | Sportsheets Collar with Nipple Clamps |
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| A decorative heart-shaped collar includes jeweled, dangling alligator nipple clamps that hang right off it. | A “standard” collar with two dangling alligator-style BDSM nipple clamps to play with. |
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Nipple Suckers
Not “technically” a clamp, but nipple suckers have been gaining in popularity over the last few years. Since they also provide nipple sensations, I’m including them here – because hey, I want you to know your options.
Nipple “suckers” look like a small “dome” you can place overtop of the nipples. When applied correctly, the dome’s unique shape creates a vacuum inside of the dome, adhering the nipple sucker to the nipple. This pulls your nipple and areola tissue into the sucker, creating similar sensations to a nipple clamp.
If you’ve ever used a penis pump or a vulva pump, nipple suckers work in a similar manner – just without all of the mechanical pumping mechanisms.
To use a nipple sucker, you simply:
- Squeeze the nipple sucker really firmly, pushing as much air out of the dome as you can while simultaneously trying to keep the base of it as flat as possible.
- Press the nipple sucker really firmly onto the area you want to adhere it.
- Keeping that pressure against the skin, release the squeeze you have on the nipple sucker.
- That’s it! As long as the sucker’s base was flat against the skin with minimal air holes, your nipple sucker should now be on the nip!
It’s totally normal – even for experts – to take a few attempts to get a nipple sucker to adhere properly. Sometimes a little bit of a gap can be all it takes to keep the nipple clamp from staying put. Don’t worry if you need a few tries!
Unlike nipple clamps, suckers can leave the nipples looking puffy and engorged with blood. Some people are really into this visual. Despite the different visual, though, suckers share the same end result as clamps: they’ll leave the skin of your nipples feeling really sensitive once they’re removed.
Because nipple suckers work with vacuum pressure, there’s no adjusting them. They pull as much as they pull.
Suckers tend to work best with extra skin/fat to grip onto. People with very flat chests and no pec development may find it difficult to get nipple suckers to stick. Since nipple suckers pull in the surrounding skin as they seal their vacuum, if surrounding skin isn’t there to be pulled or moved, it can be hard for them to get a good seal.
While can’t comment either way, some devotees of nipple suckers clamp that it can permanently puff up the nipples and make them larger in everyday life with constant and regular nipple sucker usage.
| Pictured Nipple Suckers | Oxballs Elong Small Nipsuckers |
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| Designed to “solve” inverted nipples, these suckers aren’t marketed as sexual toys, but they certainly do the job. | These nipple suckers are specifically crafted for use with small nipples on flat chests. |
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Other Unique BDSM Clamps
If someone has a creative idea, they’ve probably tried to make it. There are some really odd, non-standard BDSM nipple clamps out there.
If you want to experiment with one of those, I highly recommend trying them on a non-nipple area ahead of time. If you can try them before buying, use them on the webbing skin between your pointer finger and thumb finger. This area has similar-ish sensitivity to the nipples.
If not, read reviews over your potential nipple toy before buying. To find something lighter, look for something with “adjustable” in its name and avoid anything with “endurance” or “rough”.
DIY Nipple Clamps
I don’t recommend DIY nipple clamps.
Honestly, they’ll do the job. They’ll squeeze the nipples. If that’s all you need and shopping online isn’t workable for you, they’ll work.
But they just don’t work well. Household items posing as nipple clamps just don’t have any of the useful features that can make nipple clamps pleasurable instead of painful. Since nipple clamps are some of the cheapest BDSM gear you can buy, I really, really, really just recommend picking up a pair of nipple clamps.
Not only are storebought nipple clamps actually designed for pleasure (instead of hanging your laundry), but they also offer more play flexibility. Enjoy a tight squeeze one day and a gentler squeeze the next. Enjoy a padded tip one day, and let your sadist out with untipped, metal-only clamps the next day.
That being said, these are some DIY nipple clamp options you can find:
Clothespins as Nipple Clamps
You’ve seen Clothespins. Designed for hanging your laundry and now turned into a sex toy. What a wild ride these Clothespins have had.
They work exactly how you’d expect them to. They squeeze – really hard. Since the tip of a Clothespin isn’t flat, it also squeezes unequally. The tip of the nipple is likely to feel more pressure than the base of the nipple. They have zero adjustability, and what you get is what you get. They are, honestly, too painful for most people to use; they grip really, really tightly. (Remember, they’re designed to grip onto a paper-thin layer of fabric!)
Their biggest benefit is how cheap they are and how easy they are to get ahold of. You can usually a hundred of them for less than $10.
Because of this cheap price, Clothespins are essentially disposable. If your play regularly includes bodily fluids, messes, or blood, you can easily use a set once on a single partner and then toss them when you’re done. You don’t have to worry about bloodborne transmission or cleaning them up afterwards.
This disposable quality also leaves a little bit of room for crafting fun. If the idea of painting your Clothespins or doodling something specific onto them ahead of your scene sounds like a blast, it’s one of the few types of “nipple clamps” where you can bring that to life.
Approach low-quality Clothespins with a large caution sign. Especially as Clothespins have become less common, the wood finishing has become less refined. It’s very possible to get a splinter from a Clothespin, and I promise, the last place you want a splinter is in your nipple.
Clothespins do have one really unique thing going for them: they can be used in a Clothespin zipper. A zipper is when each clothespin is attached to another clothespin by a long piece of string. All the clothespins are attached to a person, and for removal, the person just pulls at the string, and all of the clothespins come off at once. This is very painful (which is the point behind it), so make sure that you have your partner’s permission as well as think that this is something you’d be interested in before trying it.
Mini Hair Clips as Nipple Clamps
Depending on the size of your nipples, you might hit the jackpot in the hair styling aisle. Mini Hair Clips can be purchased there. They’re often available in multiple colors and designs.
These are more expensive than clothespins, but they’re also easier to get ahold of than regular nipple clamps. Because of the cheap price, these also can be purchased and disposed of in case of blood or bodily fluids getting on the clips.
However, almost all of these little clips have the little spikes protruding from the clamp (to keep it stuck in your hair), so these little clamps can be very, very painful.
How To Use Nipple Clamps
Nipple clamps are extremely easy to use. Really. That’s why they’re such a beginner-friendly toy. Open it up, slide it onto a nipple, and you’ve pretty much got the hang of it. There’s a few finer points, though, that really make a difference for enjoyment and safety.
First:
Talk with Your Partner
Preferably before you buy your clamps (now that you know how variable they can be!), talk to your partner about what it is you’re both expecting from nipple clamps. Is pain the end goal? Is enhanced sensitivity for nipple orgasms? Is pain to be avoided at all costs? Make sure you’re both on the same page before you put down money (if possible!) or plan your scene. You don’t want to pull out the nipple clamps only to find that one person is really excited to be a sadist while the other just wants their chest to look hot AF.
If you’re not exploring BDSM nipple clamps with a partner, that’s no problem! Just think about what you want to receive.
Be Aroused
Presumably, you’re not trying to put on your clamps while mopping the kitchen, but hey, just a head’s up: nipple clamps feel best when you’re already aroused. The body is better able to process pain with all of the good sensations floating around, and nipple clamps can come across as more fun than painful when you’re already aroused.
So do a bit of foreplay before you use your clamps for the best application experience.
Clip on the Nipple Clamp
When you’re ready, the clamp simply goes onto the nipple. Really, it’s about that easy.
A couple of tips that can make this easier:
- Ensure the person isn’t wearing lotion. Lotion will cause clamps to slide off more easily, and that’s probably not what you’re going for.
- Grip firmly onto the skin around the nipple, trying to bunch it all together to make a “spot” for the clamp to grip onto. This is likely a two-handed endeavor as your second hand opens the clamp and gets it ready to clamp onto the skin you just made.
- Go as tight as they’re comfortable. Even if your end goal isn’t pain, most nipple clamps fasten by squeezing the nipple. If there isn’t much squeeze, they’re likely to slide off. There’s a spectrum of “pain to security” that the two of you will need to walk if pain isn’t the end goal here.
Expect the first minute or so to be intense for the nipple clamp wearer. Make it clear that they are supposed to let you know if things get too painful; it’s a sign of prolonged circulation loss. If the area starts turning blue, it’s beyond time to take off the clamp. Again, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Once your partner is wearing the clamp, the body will adjust to the sensation surprisingly quickly. It will likely become a background annoyance. In order to bring it back to the surface, interact with the clamp. For example, some people enjoy flicking the clamp to make it move. Others will add weight or tug if there is a chain going between the clamps. Some others will turn on the vibrating feature or let a vibrator gently rest against the clamp to transfer the vibrations. I’ve seen some kinksters flog the chest and allow each flogger stroke to jiggle the clamps.
Keep Track of the Time
It’s really easy to lose track of time when you’re having a great time. You know that.
But impeded blood flow doesn’t really care how great of a time you’re having. It happens regardless of whether you’re in a flow state or not.
So make sure to keep track of 5-10 minutes to make sure you remove the nipple clamps again before blocking too much blood flow. With the availability of hands-free timers nowadays, you can easily set something to chirp as soon as the time is up.
Depending on the “vibe” of your scene, this can even be part of the “suffering” as the nipple clamp wearer has to watch the countdown clock until they’re released from their painful experience.
Once you’re familiar with nipple clamps and the starts of danger signs, you can usually push your nipple clamp wear to 10-25 minutes. As always though, ensure you’re playing with safety first.
Remove the Nipple Clamp
Putting on the nipple clamp and removing the nipple clamp are two of the most intense sensations you’ll get from your nipple clamps.
With that in mind, I recommend warning your partner before you’re about to remove the clamp. At least, if you’re trying to be nice.
As soon as you do, blood will start rushing back into the nipples, causing an intense, usually-considered-painful amount of sensation. To help distract from it, you can have the clamp-wearing partner exhale a strong breath at the exact moment you unclamp the clamps.
After the clamps are removed, the nipples will be extremely sensitive. This can be a fun time to play with the nipples, and it can feel very, very intense for the nipple-owner. Start gentler than you usually would, and slowly build up in intensity to make sure your sensations are coming across how you want them to.
Some nipple owners will need 30 seconds or so to process the initial removal before they’ll enjoy any touching.
Expect the heightened sensitivity to be at its peak for about 10 minutes, but they can be extra-sensitive (especially if you were rough with them) for the next few days.
After Nipple Clamps Care
If the clamps irritated or chaffed the nipple, body or balm lotion can be applied to soften the skin again. If the clamps broke skin, you’ll want to follow up with standard cut protocols including keeping the area dry, clean, and aerated for healing.
Especially if clamps are new to your sexual agenda, make sure to leave time after your playtime to discuss the clamps. Talk about your partner about how the clamps felt, if they were too tight, if they enjoyed the sensation, and what could be done in the future to make your nipple clamps experience more pleasurable.
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Originally Published: April 11, 2011.
Updated: May 2024, April 2024, September 2023.
