Many people experience numbness in the clitoris when using a vibrator, is this normal? Experts tell us this is normal and there is no evidence that clitoral desensitization caused by vibrators is harmful. It's just that after you use a vibrator for a long time and become dependent on it, it's hard to have an orgasm without the help of a vibrator. This is because your orgasm threshold is raised, but this poses no threat to health.
This phenomenon occurs when you use a vibrator intensely for an extended period of time, which temporarily desensitizes the nerve endings on your clitoris. Somewhat similar to the paralyzing sensation caused by your limb being in an awkward position for a long period of time after you've fallen asleep, it quickly returns to normal after adjusting. If you're not comfortable with the sensation of vibrator desensitization, there are also countermeasures you can take to mitigate this phenomenon to keep your sex life sensitive.
How to Avoid "Dead Vagina Syndrome"?
"Dead Vagina Syndrome" (DVS) isn't a term I made up out of thin air; it's a phenomenon used by sexologists to describe the numbness that occurs in the clitoris after a person masturbates or has sex with a vibrator or sex toy. If you're experiencing this phenomenon for the first time you may be concerned that something is wrong with your body. Fortunately, sex therapists and researchers assure us that the numbing effect that occurs after excessive vibrator use should be temporary and usually goes away in about ten minutes.
Numbing of nerve endings has been shown to be real, but it is not something to be overly concerned about. What women may notice is that if they have tried high-intensity vibration during the same sex, it may be less effective after switching to lower intensity stimulation. Therefore, prolonged high-intensity stimulation of the clitoris will not cause damage to your clitoris nor will it permanently affect your sexual experience, but the numbness in the moment can affect your ability to reach orgasm. If "dead vagina syndrome" is causing you distress or affecting your ability to reach orgasm, it's worth exploring other ways to enjoy clitoral stimulation without dulling the nerve endings.
Use of gentle vibrators or other sex toys with a wide range of speeds
When people think of vibrators they think of the Hitachi Wand Massager, which is indeed a classic powerful vibrator. However, single and two speed vibrators similar to this one are usually the cause of dead pussy syndrome. If you want a high intensity stimulation experience, go for a vibrator with a wide range of speeds of 3 or more or even 10 speeds, which allows you to start with gentle vibrations instead of giving you strong vibratory stimulation right from the start. This will give your clitoris some room to prepare and cushion itself.
Or you can switch to a different form of stimulation, sex toys are not the only type of vibrating stimulation. Try a clitoral suction toy like the Rose Toy For Women. It stimulates the clitoris with a sucking force created by pulses of air, and its weaker vibrations are not the main form of stimulation. This type of toy can give you the same intense pleasure to give you a quick orgasm without causing your clitoris to become paralyzed.
Use of lubricants
Lubricant is the most effective way to reduce friction. Putting some lubricant on both your clitoris and the vibrator while using it can greatly reduce the friction between the vibrator and your clitoris, and the discomfort that comes from pushing too hard.
Try a new angle
If you are masturbating alone with a vibrator, don't aim the vibrator at one spot for prolonged stimulation. Changing the angle often will avoid desensitization caused by stimulating the same spot for a long time.
If you use a vibrator during partner sex, consider changing positions more frequently. This will change the position of your hand and hopefully change the angle at which the sex toy stimulates the clitoris, thus reducing the risk of numbness. To further prevent Dead Vagina Syndrome, you can alternate control of the vibrator between yourself and your partner to ensure that both are aware of any discomfort and adjust accordingly.
If none of the above methods work, it is recommended that you seek help from a professional gynecologist. They will be able to provide you with more specialized advice.
