We’re not saying that one erogenous zones is better than the other… of course not. But we are saying that the clitoris is a magical and magnificent pleasure spot for vulva owners that, when stimulated, can result in an amazing orgasms. 

Even better news is that there are so many different ways, sex positions, and techniques in which to stimulate it. Plus, it can be a treat for solo play or partnered play.

While there are multiple other popular erogenous zones in vulva owners, such as the nipples and the G-spot, stimulating the clitoris is actually the most common way in which orgasm is achieved. 

Another fun fact? The clitoris has no other function besides that of giving vulva owners pleasure. In other words, it’s a part of the anatomy that is waiting to be discovered for a plethora of ultimate release and sexual satisfaction. 

Boost Clitoral Pleasure During Sex: Top Tips for Enhanced Stimulation

So, even though we’ve mentioned solo play and that there are various ways to enjoy clitoral play above, the aim of this article is more specific. 

We’ll talk about various tips for direct clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex. But just because the topic is specific doesn’t mean that there aren’t a ton of different ways to explore and enjoy it. 

We’ll take a journey into things such as:

• Understanding the clitoris
• Why clitoral stimulation matters during intercourse
• The connection between anatomy and orgasming via penetration alone
• Techniques and positions for clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex
• Sex toys for clitoral stimulation during intercourse

We’ll also look at our top five product recommendations to really put this information into fun practise. Ready to dive in?

Firstly, Understanding the Clitoris

For vulva owners, the clitoris is a sensitive area found on the top of your vulva and it meets at the apex of the two labia. 

On the outside, it usually looks like a small button-like area of flesh (but it varies in size from person to person), but actually, the clitoris is much larger than that. In actuality, the clitoris is a part of a much larger network of tissue and nerves inside and outside of the body.

“The clitoris has the most nerve endings per square inch of any part of the human body,” says Caitlin V. Neal, sexologist. How many nerve endings in total, you ask? Over 10,000!  

And what does that mean essentially? Well, the more nerve endings, the likelihood and the higher the chance of intense pleasure. Yay for the clitoris.

As per the structure of the clitoris, sex educator Searah Deysach says:

“On the outside of the body, you can find the glans of the clit, usually covered by a nifty hood that protects it from too much stimulation. But inside the body, the clitoris has a whole hidden structure.” 

You see, the clitoris is actually shaped like a wishbone with the two “legs' hidden inside of the body, and only the tip being visible on the outside. This entire structure contains erectile tissue that expands when sexually aroused. 

Fancy an easy go-to list of definitions on this anatomy?

• Glans clitoris: The external nub that we see on vulva owners, and what many of us believe to be solely the clitoris.
• Clitoral hood: The labia minora connect to form the clitoral hood. When aroused, the clitoral hood retracts slightly to expose the glans.
• Clitoral body: The internal part of the clitoris that we don’t see. It connects to the glans and is suspended from the pubic bone via a ligament.
• Corpora cavernosa: The clitoral body branches off to form two appendages. These “legs” straddle the urethra and the vagina canal and become enlarged with blood when a vulva owner is aroused.
• Vestibular bulbs: The vestibular bulbs form an upside-down heart shape, with the urethra and the vaginal canal at the heart’s cleavage. The bulbs reach through and behind the labia, around the vaginal canal, and towards the anus. They also swell when a vulva owner is aroused. 

Why Does Clitoral Stimulation During Intercourse Matter?

The clitoris is the centre of sexual pleasure for most vulva owners, and this is why so few of these individuals can’t or struggle to have orgasms from intercourse alone. They often need some form of clitoral stimulation to reach climax.

Let’s take a closer look into this… 

According to Katherine O’Connell White, M.D., OB-GYN, “Fewer than one in five women say they can climax from vaginal intercourse alone–everyone else wants or needs some sort of stimulation on their clitoris,”. 

In other words, intercourse is not a very good way to stimulate the clitoris because the penis doesn’t spend much time around the clitoris. And clitoral stimulation is usually the way to make an orgasm happen for people who have clitorises. 

Is there a way to add clitoral stimulation during intercourse? Definitely. This is called “assisted intercourse” and there are a number of different ways to practise it. More on that later!

Is There a Correlation Between a Vulva Owner’s Anatomy and Being Able to Orgasm via Penetration Alone?

When it comes to a vulva owner’s anatomy, it was proposed that if a distance of 2.5cm or less exists between a vulva owner’s clitoris and their vaginal opening, there is a higher chance that they may experience an orgasm from intercourse alone. 

The reason for this is quite simple: when a vulva owner’s clitoris and their vaginal opening are closer together, there is a higher chance of clitoral stimulation taking place during sexual intercourse.

On the contrary, those who have a larger space between their clitoris and their vaginal opening often find it difficult or impossible to orgasm during vaginal penetration. 

5 Techniques & Positions for Clitoral Stimulation During Penetrative Sex

Not all sex positions are created equally. And that’s okay because everyone likes different things. Having said that, some sex positions offer more clitoral contact than others. Here are a few that pay homage to the wonderful clitoris.

1. The Pretzel Dip

Instead of thrusting you’re going to contour your bodies to encourage maximum friction. Essentially, this position is about grinding against each other. 

How to stimulate the clit during penetration with this sex position? For vulva owners: you will lie on your right side and your partner will kneel and straddle your right leg while curling your left leg around their left side. With this, deep vaginal penetration is offered and easy clit access.

2. The Romantic Face Off

For the more romantic lovers, this sex position offers partners the chance to face each other during intimacy and easy access for clitoral stimulation. During this sex position, vulva owners take all the power in how they can stimulate their clitoris. They could either stimulate themselves manually or they could pull themselves closer to their partner’s body to aid in more friction. 

How to stimulate the clit during penetration with this sex position? For vulva owners: a fairly easy position, the giver of penetration will sit down on a chair or at the edge of the bed. After that, you can face them then straddle their lap. This will allow you to control the angle and the depth of the penetration.

3. The Modified Doggy Style

While doggy style in general offers amazing G-spot stimulation, it also allows for some wrap-around clitoris fun too. So in this modified version of doggy style, you most certainly can take advantage of these perks as well.

How to stimulate the clit during penetration with this sex position? For vulva owners: get on your hands and knees and get into a position where your hips are raised. You can rest your head and your arms on the bed. Once comfortable, your partner can enter you from behind while holding your hips for extra thrusting support. What’s nice about this position, as we mentioned, is that it offers G-spot stimulation. But for some clit love, your partner can wrap their arm around and pleasure you during intimacy. Or, you could stimulate yourself if you please.

4. The Table Top

The Table Top is a nice and easy sex position for direct stimulation of the clitoris during penetration as it offers easy access to the clitoris for both partners. It can also be a romantic sex position as it offers the chance for eye contact.

How to stimulate the clit during penetration with this sex position? For vulva owners: find a surface, such as a tabletop, that allows your partner to enter you at crotch height. Then, during vaginal penetration, they can stimulate your clitoris with their fingers or with a toy, or you could go ahead and DIY for your pleasure.

5. The Spooning Position

Spooning is a fairly common activity for partners in a non-sexual way. But then, of course, there is such a thing as spooning sex. And this kind of sex position can be entirely thrilling as it can offer deep penetration as well as clitoral stimulation.

How to stimulate the clit during penetration with this sex position? For vulva owners: both of you will lie on your sides facing the same direction. You will be the small spoon, facing the front, and you’ll bring your knees up slightly. Then, your partner will slide up behind you, and enter you. During penetration, your partner can reach around and play with your clitoris.

Tip: if you spread or widen your legs, it’ll make your clitoris more accessible for direct stimulation, whether it’s from you or your partner.

Types of Sex Toys for Clitoral Stimulation During Intercourse

If you’re going the route of using sex toys as opposed to manual stimulation, there are different types of toys you could consider for more clitoral contact during sex. 

Truth be told if you’re creative enough, you could probably use any vibrator during your penetrative trysts. 

But, we recommend the following for the best kind of play… 

• Couples sex toys: Is usually one that is worn by vulva owners during penetration. And to achieve the goal we’re looking for today, get yourself one that incorporates some clitoral stimulation. These toys are fun because they offer extra vibes for both you and your partner.

• Cock rings: These are great because they offer the wearer stronger and longer-lasting erections. But if you’re looking to experience more clit stimulation during penetration, you could consider using a cock rings that’s been made in such a way that it offers this kind of pleasure. Double the fun.

• Clit vibrators: Whether you’re holding it yourself or your partner has control, sex toys specially made for the clitoris are always a good idea. And if you follow some of our sex positions for more clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex, there’s always room for a clit vibrator.

• Finger or Bullet vibrators: The perk of owning a finger or bullet vibrators is that it’s so petite, you could take it with you when you travel and it’s so discreet you can hide it somewhere easily. Another perk is that you or your partner can use it during intercourse to add in an extra bit of clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex.

Product Recommendations

So, now that we’ve covered sex positions as well as the different types of toys which may prove invaluable in the bedroom for clitoral stimulation, let’s get a bit more specific.

These five sex toys are some of the most popular toys on the market today brought to you by leading brands that are trustworthy, safe, and pleasure-inducing.

	Womanizer Next Intense Clitoral Orgasm This sex toy was made solely for clitoral pleasure so it’ll surely be a winner for you during partnered penetration. It uses 3D Pleasure Air Technology to stimulate all of the clitoris, and with 14 different intensity levels and the Climax Control feature? You’re in good hands.
	LELO SONA CRUISE 2 Clitoral Sonic Massager Always a winner (award-winner that is), the LELO SONA CRUISE 2 is yet another pleasure product made just for your clit. With its SenSonic Technology it uses sonic waves to stimulate parts of the clitoris we can and cannot see, resulting in massive clit orgasms. It also has Cruise Control which means that, the more pressure you apply, the more stimulation you’ll feel!
	Satisfyer Pro 2 Generation 3 Clitoral Stimulator with App Control The newest and best version yet of the iconic Satisfyer Air Pulse. It has added vibrations and makes use of something called Liquid Air Technology which creates the sensation of pulsing water flow. It’s IPX7 waterproof, can be used with the Satisfyer app, and offers oral-like pleasure to vulva owners during partnered play or solo self-love.
	Lovense Tenera 2 Clitoral Suction Stimulator This small yet mighty clitoral stimulation sex toy has five air suction levels (4500 air pulses per minute), and over 10 unique vibration patterns, and can be used via the Lovense App. It feels remarkably similar to oral sex which could really turn your partnered intimacy up a notch or two.
	Satisfyer Pro 2 Modern Blossom  Another great clitoral stimulation toy from Satisfyer. The Modern Blossom is a pressure wave vibrator and uses a combination of Satisfyer Air Pulse Technology as well as their new Satisfyer Liquid Air Technology. Together, these features have the power to rock your world.

And finally, now you’re in-the-know about adding in a bit of clitoral stimulation during penetration. For vulva owners this may just be the missing piece that’s stopping you from absolute sexual satisfaction.

At the same time, don’t be hard on yourself if you’re unable to orgasm via penetration alone. You’re absolutely normal, it is a common occurrence, and you’re definitely not alone.