Your nipples may hurt when touched by your boyfriend due to the sensitive nature of nipple skin and potential irritation from friction.
Understanding Nipple Sensitivity and Pain
Nipples are highly sensitive due to the concentration of nerve endings in the area. Therefore, any kind of friction or stimulation can sometimes lead to discomfort or pain.
Possible Causes of Nipple Pain During or After Touching:
- Friction: According to Dr. Fine, any nipple friction, such as pulling, sucking, or biting, can irritate the sensitive nipple skin, leading to pain afterward.
- Rough Handling: If your boyfriend is not being gentle, the increased pressure can cause pain.
- Skin Sensitivity: Some individuals naturally have more sensitive skin.
- Hormonal Changes: Hormonal fluctuations (menstruation, pregnancy) can increase nipple sensitivity.
Solutions and Prevention:
Here are a few ways to address nipple pain during sexual contact:
- Communicate: Speak openly with your boyfriend about the discomfort and ask him to be more gentle. As Dr. Fine suggests, ask your partner to be gentler in the future to avoid the burn afterward.
- Lubrication: Use lubricant to reduce friction.
- Change Technique: Experiment with different types of touch or stimulation that are more comfortable.
- Medical Evaluation: If the pain is persistent, severe, or accompanied by other symptoms (discharge, lumps), consult a healthcare professional.
