Sh! Debunks Common Myth: Can Using a Vibrator Too Much Cause Damage?
The world of sex is filled with myths and experts from Sh! sex shop are making it their mission to debunk them and put the right information in the hands of their customers. One of the most common questions they receive from concerned women is, ‘Am I damaging myself by using my vibrator too much?’ and now the brand is setting the record straight.
Renee Denyer, Store Manager at Sh!, said, “While female masturbation is slowly becoming less of a taboo subject, it’s still not talked about enough and that means there are more than a few myths floating around on the subject. Whether they’re visiting our store or enquiring online, a lot of women ask us if it’s possible to use a vibrator too much? This is usually because of something they’ve read online, heard from friends, or perhaps they’re concerned about their own vibrator-use.
“The first questions to ask back is: What exactly IS ‘too much’ anyway? We all have different libidos, desires and orgasmic capabilities. What one woman considers the perfect number of orgasms with a vibrator might seem either too many or not nearly enough to the next. It varies hugely.”
Denyer continued, “When women express concerns, they’re often worried about not being able to orgasm through other more ‘traditional’ methods, such as intercourse. But actually, it’s the penetration-only myth that needs de-bunking here, because less than 20% of women are able to climax this way. There is more damage done to a woman’s self-esteem chasing a penetration-only orgasm than ever could be by adding a vibrator for the all-important added clitoral stimulation.”
Denyer has now answered the three key questions the expert Sh! team are asked most frequently by women that are worried they’re using their vibrators too much, aiming to put their minds at ease so they can enjoy orgasms any way they want.
Will my vibrator numb my clitoris?
“After a long play session, the clitoris may feel over-stimulated; it has around 8,000 nerve endings after all. As a result, some sensitivity is to be expected but the good news is this isn’t permanent, you just need to let the clitoris rest for a while and it’ll be back on good form in no time at all.”
Can I get addicted to my vibrator?
“Vibrations aren’t addictive in the same way as drugs are, for example, but you’ll probably want more of the natural high brought on by oxytocin (often referred to as the ‘love hormone’) and endorphins (the body’s natural painkillers) after an orgasm. Orgasms are great for you, they can boost your mood no end and help you sleep
when you find it difficult to drift off, so while you won’t get addicted to your vibrator, it’s a fun way to get a mental boost.”
Why does it take me so long to have an orgasm without my vibrator?
“It’s natural for it to take longer to reach climax when you’re not using a vibrator. The average vibrator oscillates at around 200 oscillations per minute, which is what makes them so reliable. Vibrators are efficient and it’s easy to think other types of simulation will be equally as quick, but it can take a lot longer and be trickier.
“It’s not unusual for a woman to need an hour of the right kind of stimulation in just the right spot when she’s discovering how to have an orgasm. Once they’ve figured out what their body responds to, the time can fall to 45 minutes, then 30 minutes, and so on. A vibrator often cuts that time right down, which is why they’re so popular, but it doesn’t make climaxing through other stimulation any less fulfilling, even if it takes longer.”
Sh! is a sex shop based in London and with an online store that’s committed to helping women get the most out of their sexual experiences and unlocking their desires. The business sells a wide range of sex toys, including vibrators, from discreet bullet options to the famous rabbit style, that women can now enjoy as often as they like without worrying they’re causing damage.
To find out more visit sh-womenstore.com/.