Men and women have nerve endings in their nipples that provide great sexual sensations. Nipple clamps provide pressure (and even vibrations) to the nipples while the mouth and hands are free to roam elsewhere.

Right at the start, let’s get it out in the open that clothes pins do not make good nipple clips—there is no way to adjust the tension so they grip too hard for all but the most devoted pain fetishist.

How to Use Nipple Clips (aka Tit Clamps)

Before you even start, figure out the right pressure by testing the clip on the web skin between thumb and forefinger.  Then excite the nipples so that they become erect (ice cubes can work well here).

Nipple Clamping Warning

  • Because you are changing the blood flow (maybe even stopping it completely) in the clipped part of the nipple, don’t leave them on for longer than 15 minutes at a time.
  • The tips of the nipples are super sensitive, so clamp lower down until you are used to nipple play and know for sure that you want this possibly painful sensation.

Begin by clipping as much flesh as possible, as this distributes the sensation and is more likely to be felt as pleasurable instead of painful. Everybody’s nipples have different sensitivity levels so don’t assume that because you like a stronger clamping, your partner will also enjoy it.

You can also play with your nipple clamps on different areas of the body—foreskins, testicles, labia, clits, earlobes, or lips. Just take care to respect your partner’s limits.

Choosing Nipple Clamps

Factors to think about:

  • Can the pressure be adjusted to clamp down softer or harder?
  • Is the part that will grip the nipple soft enough that it won’t cause cuts or abrasions?
  • Do they grip securely or are they likely to fall off?
  • How easy are they to put on and take off?
  • Are they designed for a woman’s nipple or a man’s nipple?

Types of Nipple Clips

Tweezer Clamps are probably the best ones for beginners, as they attach gently and are easy to adjust. And they even look pretty!

Alligator Nipple Clamps usually have adjustable pressure and rubberized clamping teeth to avoid abrading the nipple.

Kitty Clamps feature a small motor that vibrates for ultimate stimulation on clamped nipples. They come in a variety of colours, too. They have the traditional alligator teeth with a removable soft covering (if you like more bite) and are pressure adjustable.

Clover Nipple Clamps are for the more serious enthusiast (they also grab enough tissues and clamp on strongly enough to be good for smaller male nipples).  They look like some kind of kinky torture device, but have invisible rubberized attachment surfaces.