Nipple Suckers: Like a Hickey on Each Nipple, Only Filthier

You squeeze the little bulb, press it over your nipple and let go. It grabs. There's a slow, deep pull, your nipple swells up tight inside the cup, and suddenly every part of your chest is awake. When they finally come off, the softest touch of a tongue will make you gasp out loud.

Your nipples deserve more than a quick squeeze while you do something else. Suction toys put them right on the agenda. They pull where a clamp pinches, and it's not softer, stronger or better, just a whole different kind of touch.

Suction vs clamps

A suction cup draws your nipple up into its opening. Simple soft cups work by squeezing and releasing them, and pump styles use a separate control. A clamp grips your nipple between two surfaces. If you like being sucked but not being pinched, cups may be your thing. If the squeeze is what gets you going, read our nipple clamp guide. Neither is a compulsory step towards the other. Your tits haven't enrolled in a training program.

Pick your pair

The Sportsheets Velvet Noir Nipple Suckers are soft silicone bulbs with a gentle, firm suction. Just squeeze the marbled bulb, place it and let go.

The Sex & Mischief Nipple Suckers feel like having a hickey on each nipple, and you can leave them on while you play. Want more power? The Pumped Automatic Pump Set is rechargeable, with five cups for your nipples, breasts and vulva. That's a serious commitment to swelling.

Check the fit

The opening matters more than the outside width, as a chunky rim can look roomy while leaving very little space inside. The cup should sit comfortably on your nipple. A seal alone doesn't prove it's a good fit, and a cup that keeps falling off isn't an invitation to crank up the pressure. Clear cups let you see what's going on, which is both practical and extremely hot.

Let your partner join in

Have your partner suck and lick your nipples first until they're hard. Then let them put the cups on, slowly, and watch the look on your face. Leave them on while they go to work on the rest of you. Every time they brush against one, or tap it with a fingertip, you'll feel it everywhere.

And when they come off, your nipples will be swollen and very sensitive, so that's when they should use their tongue, gently. Or try a bullet vibrator, if you think you can stand it.

Keep your first go focused on the cups, with your hands free and the release easy to reach. If your partner's in charge of a pump, more suction still needs your go-ahead. Being a tease doesn't mean being a dick about someone's comfort.

Release before you remove

Use the cup's own release, such as a valve or lifting the edge as instructed. Don't yank it off or pull it by a decorative chain.

Release straight away for pain, numbness or unusual colour changes, and get medical advice for anything persistent. More pressure and longer wear don't prove you're better at kink. Start with just a few minutes, and work up if you like it.

Clean and dry the cups afterwards, including any removable parts. Then decide if you want them again, if you'd rather try nipple clamps, or if you'd like to explore a whole other sensation with our sensory pinwheel guide.