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This is how the clitoral sucker influences female sexuality
Sexuality
The first study on the influence of the toy on female sexual life highlights benefits both individually and in the couple
Since the already well-known ‘clitoral sucker’ came on the scene a couple of years ago, the world of sex toys has been revolutionized. From talking about it with modesty and shame and hiding them as a great secret, the famous ‘satisfyer’ jumped into the public conversation and was the meat of debate, opinion columns and memes.
But beyond the anecdotal, he managed to make female masturbation, something always in the shadows, which was admitted with shame and was ignored, to become one more topic of conversation to talk about without shame. Following this, too the academic focus has been directed towards female pleasure and, although there is a long way to go, progress is being observed.
From this point the first study on ‘The influence of the clitoral sucker on female sexuality’ was born, promoted by the University of Almería and with the collaboration of the Tufet clinic and the sex toy brand LELO. An innovative study, as it is the first to cover this field in Spain, and one of the few to do so globally. «It only takes a quick look at PubMed to see the paucity of scientific literature on female pleasure», Explained Maite Fernández, gynecologist, sexologist and principal investigator of the study during the presentation of the study. He gave as an example that, if the word ‘clitoris’ is searched, 2.485 studies appear in relation, while if the word ‘penis’ is searched, 51.491 appear.
A representative sample
From this lack of research and information the study was born, which aims to analyze whether The use of the famous sucker can improve the sex life of women. LELO’s ‘Sona 2 Cruise’ toy was used for the sample, and participants were asked to use it regularly (twice a week) for two months. «101 women, from 20 to 62 years old, participated; there were women with anorgasmia, infants, with menopause … “, commented Maite Fernández. The methodology was as follows: follow both subjective criteria, such as questionnaires to the participants, to objectives, such as an anatomical ultrasound of the clitoris. “You have to bear in mind that the participants were volunteers. The majority heterosexual (87%) and with a high sociocultural level. Even so, it is a fairly representative sample, “said the researcher.
Maite Fernández was clear about the most striking result of the study: the increase in orgasms. «When taking the previous questionnaire, only 30% of women said they always reached orgasm when he had sex. In the final questionnaire this percentage rose to 50% ”, explained the gynecologist. And, the professional argued that the use of the sex toy has a very positive impact on the sexual life of women, since it helps to better understand the body and focus on self-pleasure, something that many times, unfortunately, remains sideways. “Men have to stop being afraid of the sniffer, and understand it as a friend and ally,” he said.
Decreased sexual response?
An idea that can sometimes ‘haunt’ is that, by using this type of toys, the sexual response when they are not used can decrease, something that both Maite Fernández and Valérie Tasso, sexologist and LELO ambassador, flatly denied. It was even raised whether the use of these can create ‘addiction’, which raised smiles among the panelists. “I wish I could increase desire,” laughed Maite Fernández, who pointed out that this is something ephemeral, and it should be celebrated that a toy like, in this case the ‘Sona 2 Cruise’, can be a vehicle to have a more fun, healthy sexuality and active.
«I notice in the consultation, seeing the reaction of my patients, that the use of this type of toys is always positive», Assured Valérie Tasso. He explained that, although it is not valid for all the cases he treats, whenever he has recommended to a woman (or a couple) the use of the sipper, he has obtained good reactions. “An electronic device will never change the erotic relationship of a couple,” he assured for the reassurance of those who are reluctant to use it.
In general, the study shows benefits in all areas of the sexual plane after using the toy: more orgasms, of greater intensity, improvement in the couple’s relationship … but Maite Fernández is clear: «For me the bottom line is that more studies are needed». Only through study and public conversation will it be possible that not only women, but everyone, give the importance it deserves to female pleasure.