Basic Fingering Technique
A foundational guide for internal exploration, focusing on preparation, lubrication, and sensory mapping.
How to do it
- Preparation: Trim and file your fingernails to ensure they are smooth and won’t cause irritation or small tears.
- Initial Contact: Start with external play. Lightly trail one or two fingers over the labia majora and minora. As you become aroused, your body will naturally produce lubrication.
- Entry: Once you are sufficiently “wet” (or using store-bought lubricant), gently press the tip of one finger into the vaginal opening.
- Exploration: Instead of just moving in and out, use the tip of your finger to slowly trace the internal walls of the vagina. Feel for different textures and areas that provide the most pleasure.
- Pacing: Experiment with depth and speed. You don’t need to go deep to find pleasure; the most sensitive areas are often located within the first few inches of the vaginal canal.
Why it works
This technique prioritizes the body’s natural arousal cycle. By starting externally on the labia, you encourage blood flow and lubrication, which makes internal penetration more comfortable and pleasurable. Moving the finger along the vaginal walls rather than just using a linear “pumping” motion allows you to discover specific sensitive zones—like the G-spot—that respond better to varied pressure and circular movements than to simple thrusting.
Everything here is optional. Go at your own pace. Read about safety.