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An erogenous zone is an area of the human body that has heightened sensitivity and stimulation normally results in sexual response. Depending on the individual, this could include any and all areas of the body, but the majority of men and women have common
erogenous zones. Although areas of the skin are most common, the prostate in men and the clitoris in women are both
erogenous zones,
as well.
Eyes
The conjunctival nerves mostly end in free arborizations. Kissing a lover's eyes is not an uncommon activity in the West.
Lips
In the lips there are rudimentary end-organs in the superficial part of the skin. The nerve networks are close to the epithelium
of the vermillion border of the lip and decrease in density toward the outer part.
Ears
Many people enjoy having their ears lightly sucked or bitten. It produces an arousing sensation throughout the body
which is quite pleasurable.
Neck
The neck and clavicle area is a very sensitive region. Licking, kissing, and caressing here are very arousing to many people. The neck area is very prone to broken blood vessels,
so too rough of kissing or biting here can leave bruises known as love bites or commonly referred to as
hickies. Additionally the back of the neck is very sensitive to arousal by lightly
caressing or kissing and licking this area.
Scalp
Someone once called a scalp massage "foreplay for the head," and it seems to be true. A scalp massage is a way to relax someone, or arouse them.
Breast area
The areola and nipple contain Golgi-Mazzoni, Vater-Pacini and genital corpuscles.
There are concentrations of nerve tissue in the area of ducts and masses of smooth muscle. The hair in the areola adds additional sensory
tissue making this area very sensitive to many women.
Anus
Moving from the hairy skin to the glabrous skin around the anus the nerve networks rise higher in the skin.
So, for many, both men and women, the anus can be big erogenous zone.
Toes
Many people enjoy the sensation of having their toes sucked on or licked. For many
people, this can be a very sensitive and ticklish area.
Female genitalia
Clitoris
The clitoris has the most dense nerve supply of any part of the skin, with many
end-organs and closely set nerve networks. This makes the clitoris and
the labia very sensitive for most women.
The vulva provides the most erogenous zones on the female body. However, it is important to stimulate the other zones of the female during sex (from foreplay through intercourse to cuddling).
The clitoris is located above the vaginal canal. It is not always noticeable. It is pink skin beneath an inverted
V (clitoral cover).
Within the vaginal canal there is a patch of ribbed rough tissue along the front of the canal. It has a texture similar to the palate (the roof of a mouth). This is the Gräfenberg spot, or G-spot.
At the end of the vaginal canal is the cervix. With a female lying on her back it will be in the direction of her tailbone. It feels like a scallop. It is located deep within the woman's body (approximately the distance from the tip of a long finger to the knuckle). Its stimulation can be extremely pleasurable but is often painful. A very
pleasurable sensation can be achieved if two fingers are inserted, with the middle finger touching the cervix, the index finger touching the G-spot, and the thumb stroking the clitoris. For an alternative, one can use one's mouth against the clitoris and hum.
Male genitalia
Penis
The glans penis (the head) has end-organs over the entire surface. And
so, the head of the penis very sensitive for most men.
Like the vulva for females, the penis is the most erogenous zone in the male body. In particular, the glans, or head,
which is highly sensitive and may react very profoundly to the slightest touch.
The skin of the scrotum is very sensitive to light touching and stroking, causing a pleasurable sensation; the scrotum may also be quite ticklish. Although a bit painful, squeezing of the testicles can sometimes cause a very pleasurable sensation, particularly during ejaculation, but should be done cautiously.
Males can also be aroused by light stroking and touching of the perineum (the area between the scrotum and the anus). Applying a firm pressure on it just before ejaculation can heighten the intensity of orgasm.
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