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Your Question:

Dear Experts,

when my boyfriend rubs me down there, he rubs my clitoris and it kinda hurts is that normal? and also when i make noises he thinks its because i like it but its really the pain. so he goes faster. how can i get him to stop without offending him in any way?

simplechik



The Answer:

Dear simplechik,

The clitoris is the female sex organ. It varies in size and sensitivity from one woman to another. Some women enjoy having their clitoris touched and stimulated in a very direct way. For others, the clitoris is so sensitive to touch that they don't enjoy having it stimulated directly. This is totally normal. It may help to share this information with your partner, who seems to be trying to please you.

Remember, communication is the key to enjoyable sex. Partners are not mind readers. People need helpful hints and clues about how to please each other best. Sex play should not be painful. If it is, it's a good idea for people to stop doing what they're doing and talk to their partners about how to make sex play more comfortable.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

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