Clitoral Suction  AIR PULSE • TOUCHLESS

Despite the nickname “clit sucker”, most clitoral suction toys don't literally suck the clitoris. They use changing air pressure or pulsing air around the clitoris to create a rhythmic, fluttering sensation with little or no direct contact.

That makes the sensation quite different from a traditional vibrator — think pulsing and throbbing rather than buzzy vibration.

• Little direct contact → Great if vibration can feel too intense or numbing.
• Focused stimulation → The nozzle concentrates sensation around the external clitoris.
• Buildable intensity → Most offer several levels, from gentle flutters to seriously powerful pulses.
• Sh! tip → If you've never tried air-pulse stimulation before, start low. Suction toys can feel surprisingly powerful!

Start with how you like your clitoris stimulated, then think about nozzle size, intensity range and how easy the toy is to position.

• New to suction? → Look for simple controls and plenty of lower intensity settings.
• Sensitive clit? → Choose a toy with genuinely gentle starting levels so you can build slowly.
• Love intensity? → Look for a wider power range with stronger upper settings.
• Think about the nozzle → Clitorises and vulvas vary, so the shape and size of the opening can make a real difference to how easily you get a comfortable seal.
• Check the controls → Separate + and – buttons make it much easier to move up and down through the intensity.
• Sh! tip → More powerful isn't automatically better. Fit and positioning can matter just as much as intensity.

There's more than one way to enjoy air-pulse pleasure.

• Clit-only suction toy → Small, straightforward and easy to position. Our favourite starting point for suction beginners.
• Suction + vibration → Combines air pulses with traditional vibration if you enjoy a mixture of sensations.
• Dual-stimulation/ Rabbit-style suction toy → Gives simultaneous internal stimulation and air-pulse clitoral pleasure, although getting everything lined up can take a little experimentation.
• Compact suction toy → Handy if you want something smaller for discreet storage, travel or to play with a partner.
• Sh! tip → If this is your first suction toy, we'd generally choose a simple clit-only design before graduating to more complicated dual-stimulation toys.

Get comfortable and aroused first, then place the nozzle over or around the clitoris. You want it close enough for the air pulses to work effectively without pressing or grinding the toy hard against your body.

Start on the lowest setting and experiment with position before increasing the intensity.

• Move it around → A tiny change in angle can completely change the sensation.
• Build slowly → Give each level a little time before deciding you want more.
• Try rocking → Small movements of your hips can feel delicious without constantly moving the toy.
• Don't chase the orgasm → Explore the different sensations and let your body decide where things go.
• Sh! tip → There's no single “correct” spot. Some people love the nozzle centred directly over the clitoris; others prefer stimulation slightly above or to one side.

You don't necessarily need lubricant, but a tiny amount of water-based lube around the rim of the nozzle can help create a comfortable seal and make positioning easier.

• You don't need much — too much lube can make the toy slippery and harder to keep exactly where you want it.
• As all our suction toy's are silicone is silicone, water-based lube is the easiest all-round choice.
• Sh! tip → Put the lube on your body or around the nozzle rim rather than filling the opening with it.

Absolutely. They're brilliant for solo or partnered play.

A partner can hold and control the suction toy for you, or it can be brought into oral sex, mutual masturbation and other kinds of play. Because the stimulation is concentrated around the clitoris, there's plenty of the rest of the body left to explore.

The fun part is letting the receiver guide position, pressure and intensity — particularly because a movement of only a few millimetres can make a surprisingly big difference.

Sh! tip → Hand over the controls if you want, but keep communicating. “Up one”, “stay there” and “don't you dare move” can be extremely useful instructions.