Genital Sensation

As we grow older, we have less blood flow and less sensitivity in our genital tissues. We're not as quick to become aroused. A woman may interpret the lack of arousal as a sign that she just should give up on sex. But we hope she doesn't take it that way!

We don't give up reading when our eyesight gets worse — we get a pair of reading glasses. We can compensate by taking more time, energy, and attention to awaken or re-awaken our sensations. Using tools — personal or small vibrators for women, an intimate compact massager, warming lubricants, or clitoral pumps — is an excellent way to increase self-awareness and sensation. So take a deep breath and try some of the suggestions below.

First published 01/13/2010 Last updated 07/18/2011

Try these actions—we’ve started with the simplest first

Use a Personal Vibrator

A personal vibrator — also known as a clitoris vibrator or intimate compact massager — can enhance vaginal comfort and awaken interest in sex. Whatever their shape, large or small, vibrators for women all have motors that make them vibrate to stimulate the clitoris. A vibrator helps increase genital sensation and can bring its user to orgasm.

Self Stimulation

Whether we're on our own or with a partner, we need to be familiar with our own bodies. Self-stimulation is an important skill for any woman who wishes to develop and maintain her ability to enjoy sex.

Use a Warming Lubricant

A “warming” lubricant or oil contains minty or peppery ingredients, which increase sensation and stimulate circulation in genitals before and during sex, with or without a personal vibrator.

Use a Clitoral Pump

Clitoral pumps are used to increase blood flow to the clitoris, either before or between sexual encounters to help restore and increase clitoral sensation.

Increase sensation in genital tissues.
Taking more time, energy, and attention can re-awaken our sensations.

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