# clitoral stimulation ring **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 27, 2013, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267 "2013-08-27T01:21:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/41 "2013-08-27T16:17:54Z")
> [@tim-n-va](#): > > At that “advanced” age they’ve never had an issue stimulating each other with just their bodies. Perhaps they should feel sorry for you needing extra help at such an early age. :smack: At 53 I’m not so young. And needing help has nothing to do with it. Not trying something new over the years is booooring! ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/42 "2013-08-27T17:11:51Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > In this configuration, the wrist wont rotate to present the hand in any useful orientation, and this is worse still if either partner is above ideal weight, or if the male partner has joints that are not at teenage levels of flexibility. Well, speaking as an overweight woman who does this one on the regular, I am going to disagree. A guy can use his thumb just as well, too. What exactly are you doing to a clitoris that the above configuration involves any major wrist contortions? > [@Loach](#): > > Ah yes, youth. Some positions were quite nice. Then I turned 40. Can still be done but my knees don’t like it. The OP is 30 years older than that. This I’m willing to accept, but that’s much different than suggesting the above requires double jointed wrists :p. ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/43 "2013-08-27T18:50:12Z")
Hitachi Wand? Good Lord! Why use a battleship, when a kayak will do the job? [The most basic vibrating egg](http://www.adamevetoys.com/vibrators/bullets-and-eggs-c-547.aspx) with a remote will let things get going just fine. Not too big to get in the way, no 230V outlet needed ;), and it’s not 4 pounds! Plus, Mrs. can easily position and move it according to her needs, rather than being attacked by a 4 pound machine. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/44 "2013-08-27T18:57:20Z")
> [@ducati](#): > > Why use a battleship, when a kayak will do the job? I’m down with that! ---
**Author:** ![HardlySanguine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/96bed5/32.png) [@HardlySanguine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HardlySanguine)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/45 "2013-08-27T19:02:32Z")
> [@grude](#): > > Seems a soul less high tech solution when sucking on it yourself will work.😛 Most girls aren’t that flexible, unfortunately. ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/46 "2013-08-27T19:05:49Z")
> [@ducati](#): > > Hitachi Wand? Good Lord! Why use a battleship, when a kayak will do the job? Because variety is the spice of life. Why not have both? Besides, the wand vs the egg is like the difference between shooting a bullet and throwing it! The wands lowest speed is about 1.5 the eggs fastest. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/47 "2013-08-27T19:56:07Z")
I last posted about this in 2007 (search for it), but I suggest a product no longer made, the _Vibrafriend_. Not clitoral, but inspiring under certain circumstances. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/48 "2013-08-27T20:00:24Z")
I keep noticing this thread title, hearing a news report in my head : **"Officials today announced the arrests of the leaders of the notorious clitoral stimulation ring that has been terrorizing the city. Police were said to have had a very difficult time developing leads, as victims provided little information and only wanted to nap or cuddle, and many had what were described as ‘huge, shit-eating grins’ and/or a quote “glow”. Local men declined comment, although some wondered aloud what a clitoris might be."** ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/49 "2013-08-27T20:01:15Z")
> [@Blackberry](#): > > I was buying a pregnancy test and then when I was walking to my car, two charming young men who evidently saw me buying it yelled across the parking lot, “Hey, girl in the blue! Don’t you think you’re a little young to be buying a PREGNANCY TEST?” I already had a kid like 5 at the time but I just ignored them. I know, it’s just like this past Saturday when I went to the Liquor Hole to buy a fifth of Old Misery, and the clerk was all “nice try sonny, but we don’t sell alcohol to five-year-olds.” I said “golly jeepers, mister!” and took off on my Big Wheel, but I totally got him back that night when I shot marbles through his window with my slingshot. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/50 "2013-08-27T23:00:37Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > Well, speaking as an overweight woman who does this one on the regular, I am going to disagree. A guy can use his thumb just as well, too. What exactly are you doing to a clitoris that the above configuration involves any major wrist contortions? Assuming we’re talking about the male partner trying to stimulate the female’s clitoris during penetration in the missionary position (or similar), there is no comfortable way to rotate the hand to anywhere near a comfortable and useful position (which would be palm away from own body). ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/51 "2013-08-27T23:20:02Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > Assuming we’re talking about the male partner trying to stimulate the female’s clitoris during penetration in the missionary position (or similar), there is no comfortable way to rotate the hand to anywhere near a comfortable and useful position (which would be palm away from own body). I’m going to have to side with **Diosa** here (which is not with nearly as much reluctance as that might have sounded like). If you can lay your hand flat on her stomach, you can use your thumb to stimulate her clit. Try it; you’ll like it! (And, more importantly, so will she.) ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2013, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/52 "2013-08-27T23:58:27Z")
> [@Mangetout](#): > > Assuming we’re talking about the male partner trying to stimulate the female’s clitoris during penetration in the missionary position (or similar), there is no comfortable way to rotate the hand to anywhere near a comfortable and useful position (which would be palm away from own body). Alright, lady is on her back, right? Man is up on his knees, sitting up. Her legs are wrapped around his waist. He is upright, NOT laying on top of her. They are, effectively, making what’s more or less a right angle (except her hips are elevated up a bit). Put your hands out in front of you like you’re admiring your beautiful manicure. See how your thumb is naturally angled in by it’s position on your hand? While thrusting, one could conceivably use that thumb to manipulate the clitoris. No straining, no weird angles, no uncomfortable arm contortions-- just a natural angle of your hand. Now, if you want to use other fingers, that would take a little work, but the thumb is right there and good to go. Am I just explaining this poorly or something? This is like, the world’s easiest sex position if you’re trying to stimulate her clitoris while penetrating. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/53 "2013-08-28T00:09:37Z")
OK, I can see how it would work like that for many people (not me, as I have one fewer movable joints in my thumbs than most people), but I can also see how that position might not work for people carrying more weight, or with overall reduced flexibility due to age. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/54 "2013-08-28T00:17:04Z")
I suppose it was insensitive of me not to account for people missing thumb joints, but yes. Other than that, this position is actually one that’s suggested for overweight people, as it keeps bellies more out of the way than ones where folks are laying on top of one another. That said, skinny for fat, it’s a crowd pleaser regardless. Of course, weak knees and such would definitely cause a problem. Pillows or various bolsters can help with that to some degree, especially if you’re willing to invest. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/55 "2013-08-28T00:24:01Z")
I remember that position from my younger days quite fondly. But now that my partner is a senior citizen with bad knees and tum like Tweedledee, it just ain’t gonna happen. 'Sokay…we’ve got other options. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/56 "2013-08-28T00:24:43Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > I suppose it was insensitive of me not to account for people missing thumb joints, but yes. . Heh. 😃 I choked on some Pinot Grigio right there. ---
**Author:** ![ducati](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/cc9497/32.png) [@ducati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ducati)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/57 "2013-08-28T01:03:41Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > Am I just explaining this poorly or something? This is like, the world’s easiest sex position if you’re trying to stimulate her clitoris while penetrating. I’m just not following you. Is there a picture, or a video of some kind that would show this from several angles? What? ---
**Author:** ![pkbites](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pkbites/32/204_2.png) [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/58 "2013-08-28T03:49:27Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > Am I just explaining this poorly or something? No. Not at all. It’s a variation of the missionary position or the butterfly position. It’s also an excellent position for stimulating the Grafenberg spot. If all else fails the woman can reach down and give her self a helping hand. Watching ones woman stroke her snooch while you’re inside of her is hot! ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/59 "2013-08-28T05:56:44Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Heh. 😃 > I choked on some Pinot Grigio right there. Yes, I’m certain its a hilarious topic. ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2013, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267/60 "2013-08-28T06:02:36Z")
> [@DiosaBellissima](#): > > I suppose it was insensitive of me not to account for people missing thumb joints, but yes. Other than that, this position is actually one that’s suggested for overweight people, as it keeps bellies more out of the way than ones where folks are laying on top of one another. That said, skinny for fat, it’s a crowd pleaser regardless. > > Of course, weak knees and such would definitely cause a problem. Pillows or various bolsters can help with that to some degree, especially if you’re willing to invest. I’m sure you must be right, or we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Part of my initial confusion was that I did not realise you were describing a fully upright body position for the male. That seems mechanically confounding to me for other reasons, but as this might also be due to other matters of personal physiology, I’m not going to elaborate further. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clitoral-stimulation-ring/667267.md?page=4)