Do you know an erogenous zone is an area on the human body that has heightened sensitivity which when stimulated results in a sexual response?  This could include any and all areas of the body, however the majority of men and woman have common erogenous zones.  

The penis and clitoris are not the only erogenous zones. Your skin is a highly sensitive organ. Exploring and discovering these zones with your fingers, lips and/or tongue can give a great deal of pleasure.

To start, create a sensual and soothing environment using candles, music and scents. You may want to try edible body lotion. Allow 20-30 minutes for each person and avoid contact with the genitals until each of you has explored all other erogenous zones.

Here are some areas to explore:

The Neck
The neck and clavicle area are very sensitive. Licking, kissing, and caressing here are very arousing to many people. Rough kissing or biting on the neck can leave bruises known as love bites (hickies). The back of the neck is another sensitive area and light caressing here can be extremely arousing.

Lips
Experiment with gentle kissing, licking, and/or sucking the top and lower lips. This can be very arousing for many.

Eyes
Kissing a lover’s eyes is a common activity in the Western society. Some cultures believe that a sexual partner can be brought to climax simply through prolonged eye contact known as Soul gazing.

Breasts
The entire breast is a network of nerve endings, no matter the size. Smaller breasts are more sensitive while larger breasts can be stimulated (e.g. fondled, bitten, sucked) more forcefully. Intense stimulation of a woman’s nipples may result in a surge in the production of oxytocin and prolactin, which can have a significant affect on her genitals.

Fingers
The fingertips have many nerves and are responsive to very light touches, like the brushing of a tongue or light fingernail or teeth stroking. The sides are somewhat less sensitive and more ticklish. Both light and firmer touches work well at the junction of the fingers.

Feet and Toes
Many people enjoy the sensation of having their feet and toes sucked or licked. For many people, however, this can be a very sensitive and ticklish area.

Ears
Many people enjoy having their ears lightly sucked or bitten. It produces an arousing sensation throughout the body and is quite pleasurable. Also, driving the tongue straight into the ear canal is a fairly safe form of penetration, provided that both partners are healthy.

Some additional areas to explore are:

• Anus

• Behind the knee

• Armpit

• Inside of the arm

• Lower back

Have fun with this and take your time. Everyone is different and by exploring you or your partner’s body, you may discover new zones that bring you pleasure.

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