Sounding is more than just a kink you may have heard of, it is a pleasurable thing for both men and women. Sounding can not only be pleasurable but for biological men, it can help keep the prostate healthy. Sounding is the practice of inserting an object into the urethra for sexual pleasure. It directly stimulates the nerve dense areas of the penis head and prostate in men and the g spot, and clitoris in women. The toy being used needs to be inserted more deeply to stimulate the prostate than to stimulate the other areas.

Some precautions should be taken to make sounding as safe as possible. First your toys, hands, and genital area should be clean. Wash your hands and genital area with warm, soapy water. As for the toys, they should be sterilized with either boiling water or betadine. This helps to avoid urinary tract infection from sounding, which is the biggest worry, and the toys you choose should also be specifically for sounding. Do not place objects such as straws, utensils, or fingers into the urethra. You should also start out slow, with a small diameter toy and plenty of water based lubrication. Keep the labia carefully spread or the penis only partially erect. This can help with tightness or sensitivity. If you encounter resistance, adjust your body and try adding more lube. Never force the toy to go further, as this can cause tearing in the urethra. You can also miss the prostate and hit your bladder, which can cause irritation or even tearing, so go slow until you know how to hit your target area. Once inserted you have a few options, you can "wiggle" the toy around gently, pull it in and out, again starting slowly and carefully, or have a partner hum against the toy to vibrate it gently.

Once you are done, slowly and gently pull it out, applying more lube if necessary, and clean both the area and the toy. Be sure to urinate after removal to clear out any bacteria. You may feel odd or even a slight burning sensation for a day or so after. If this sensation continues longer, it is important to see your healthcare provider. Also see your healthcare provider if you have trouble removing the toy or if you cannot get the toy out with plenty of gentle pulling and lubrication. You can damage the tissues of the urethra if you panic and too forcefully remove the toy.

Sounding stimulates the prostate in biological males, which is located just behind the urinal canal and is why sounding is a good way to have a prostate orgasm. The prostate is more directly stimulated through sounding and can be a much more intense sensation. This is good for the health of the prostate because it keeps this organ pliant and in good working order.

Sounding is a kink that can be easily explored either alone or with your partner or partners. Get to know you and your body better by exploring sounding.

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