Numb Vulva & Vaginal Twitching

Vaginal Twitching & Sexual Stimulation

Some women experience muscle twitching on their vulva, clitoris or vaginally after sexual stimulation from manual stimulation or a sex toy such as a vibrator or electrostimulation device. This is called fasciculation (or muscle twitch) and is a small, local, involuntary muscle contraction (twitching) visible under the skin.

It often happens after tensing the muscles. While it is not as common on the genitals, it can happen and is most likely nothing to be worried about. It is similar to getting a muscle twitch in your eye when you read a great deal and have strained the muscles. The twitching usually subsides in a few days. Finding ways to relax the muscle, such as a warm bath and holding off on sexual activity for a bit, is an excellent way to treat it.

Think of it like this; you would not be worried about reading or working on your computer again if your eye had a twitching episode. Most likely, this is the same type of situation. If it continues, you may want to see your OB-GYN just to get it checked out by having a physical examination done.

Fear-based Marketing Scam

You may find articles on the internet about permanent numbness or nerve damage from vibrators; however, those we reviewed provide no credible medical research sources. Furthermore, they all have been selling sexual products or techniques that are not vibrators and seem to push what they are selling as superior. We suspect it is a fear-based marketing tactic to scare consumers into purchasing whatever they are selling.

Do Vibrators Make Genitals Numb?

Vibrators can cause the skin to feel temporarily numb after continued use for more than approximately 20 minutes. It is much like when someone scratches your back; the initial sensation can feel amazing; however, after a while, the feeling fades, and it feels less stimulating. If someone continues to scratch your back, it may feel numb or even irritated. This is true of any friction stimulation, including using a vibrator. Our nerve endings are not designed to take continued stimulation, and therefore prolonged use of a vibrator may cause temporary numbness; however, it should not be permanent.

Only 11% of those who use vibrators reported occasional numbness, while only 3% experienced it frequently. If a vibrator causes you to feel a little numb, try not to use firm pressure; rather, rest lightly on the vulva and clitoris. You may also choose to use an air pulse stimulator (Clitoral Suction Vibrators) instead, as those do not create friction the way that vibrators do.

In Closing

Listen to your body. If something is causing you to feel discomfort or create an undesirable effect, discontinue using it for a while and see if that helps. In the future, you may wish to change your pressure or be aware of how long you are using a sex toy to keep any undesirable effects from happening. If you have medical concerns, always defer to a healthcare provider for further assistance. We care about you and want you to put your health first.

For more helpful information, please see our guides:

• How To Choose A Vibrator
  
  
• How To Use A Vibrator
  
  
• Air Pulse Stimulators