A lot of what we see in pop culture suggests that the only way women can orgasm is by stimulating the vaginal area. Nipples, when played with, can set off fireworks throughout your body. Enough stimulation, and you can even reach that big O. Keep reading to learn more about nipple play, how you can get started, and what you can do to really turn up the heat.

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Don’t Be Over Eager
You're a boob if you don't know how to handle boobs. If there's one thing that guys love almost as much as vagina, it's boobs. Throughout the centuries, men have praised women's breasts, played with them, sucked on them, and just ogled them. As awesome as our fun bags are for both the ones playing with them and the ones they're attached to, us breast owners really wish they had a user manual. Here's what men should know about boobs. Women's breasts vary in sensitivity. Some of us love a little biting, while others don't. It's an entire spectrum, and that means that it's best to be careful until you actually learn a bit about the boobs you're touching. If you aren't sure how rough or gentle you wanna be, ask.
1) Talk dirty
It's a truth universally acknowledged: most guys love breasts. Whether they're big or small, perky or slightly saggy, or real or surgically enhanced, boobs are incredibly awesome, and they're a lot of fun to play with. So you probably want to know how to play with them in a way that's pleasurable for both you and your partner. Luckily, there's a very simple answer to this question: just ask her. While lots of women really, really enjoy breast play in fact, there's some evidence to suggest that a few lucky women can have an orgasm from nipple stimulation alone , not all of them do, and you should probably check in with your partner to find out what category she falls under. And even if she is into nipple stimulation, you should handle with care: while one woman might like to be lightly bitten, another may find that kinda painful. That said, here are a few general tips for mastering her pleasure zones, as well as some moves you'd probably be better off avoiding.
Breasts can be pleasurable to play with, for both the giver and the recipient alike. Some women can even have orgasms from breast play alone. Others need breast play in combination with clitoral or vaginal stimulation. Like any other sexual act, consent is important when it comes to breast play. Keep in mind that some people may not want you to play with their breasts. Trans and genderqueer folks may not want their breasts touched. You can directly ask your partner what they feel comfortable with, or you can try slowly tracing your hand across their shoulders and collarbone area. If they tense up or move your hand away, move on to other parts of the body. Be aware that breast sensitivity changes throughout the month.