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My partner and I were thinking about experimentation with vibrators, but I've
heard that they can cause loss of sensation in the female genital area with
prolonged use. Is this true or are there other dangers?
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Answer
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Vibrators are not only not dangerous to use, they are actually the
treatment of choice for women who are having difficulty reaching orgasm. They
are recommended by almost every sex therapist exactly for this use. Indeed,
most women not only do not find that there is a loss of sensation, but
exactly the opposite: As they begin to experiment with new ways of pleasuring
themselves, they learn more about their bodies and the kinds of sensations
they like. This leads to more sensitivity and ease of reaching orgasm
even without a vibrator.
Although it is always possible for someone to become overly dependent on any one
way of masturbating or having sex, I think that normal use would not lead to
such a situation.
As I have stated before, research (Davis et al., 1996) has definitively shown
that the use of sex aids is not only not detrimental to an individual's sexual
functioning or satisfaction, but that, actually, those individuals who use such
devices alone also have more frequent and satisfying sex with a partner.
So my suggestion is that you and your partner browse through a good vibrator
catalog (like our own vibrator section) that lists both the pluses and minuses
of different vibrators, and explore together without worry that using one will
have harmful effects.
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Best,
Dr. Sandor Gardos
MyPleasure provides up-to-date and useful sexual education materials in combination
with a store that allows people to buy, try, and learn about new aspects of
sexuality. We believe everybody deserves a great sex life.
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