Can You Suck Your Own Tits? Why People Love to Lick their Own Nipples

Last Updated on 14 August, 2025 by Cara Sutra

Following on from my popular guide on how to suck your own dick, I thought it would be good to expand to other parts of the body. Maybe you’re just curious, or maybe you’ve already given it a go. The question I’m tackling today is can you suck your own tits? Let’s have a fun but informative, sex-positive look at whether it’s possible, how you can try safely, and why people love to lick their own nipples.

Why Does Nipple Play Feel So Good?

Before I dive into the realm of flexibility, technique and the psychology behind sucking your own tits, it’s time to explore exactly why nipples are so sexy to so many people. Also, why does stimulating your own nipples and engaging in breast play feel so incredibly good, even though this area is far from your genitals and often associated with a completely different, non-sexual function?

Whatever your chest type – small, perky breasts, huge, curvaceous beauties or no breasts at all – you’ll likely be aware that your nipples are packed with nerve endings and therefore exquisitely sensitive to touch. We’re all unique, so some may have more sensitive nipples than others. Nipple play is wonderfully inclusive; no matter your gender, you’ll likely have nipples and can explore arousing self-stim using them. As with all things sexual, some people might love having their nipples stimulated, others may dislike it or simply not get much from it at all.

What Makes Nipples So Sexy?

The erotic appeal of nipples goes beyond basic biology. The psychological effect of nipples is extremely interesting. Our breasts and nipples are often seen as taboo, especially when it comes to people with breasts, because they are usually hidden in everyday life but exposed during intimacy and have such strong sexual arousal potential.

There is also deeper-rooted psychological symbolism, as from birth, the act of suckling at the teat is linked to comfort, nourishment and safety. I don’t want to go totally Freudian on you all, but these early associations often linger in the subconscious, making nipple stimulation feel emotionally intense as well as physically erotic. Whether it’s you or a partner doing the licking, it can recreate a sense of deep connection and intimacy, blurring the lines between vulnerability and sexual desire. It’s primal, comforting and sensual.

When touched, pinched, sucked, licked or vibrated, nipples can spark pleasure that radiates through the chest and down to the genitals. For some, nipple stimulation is so effective that it can lead to orgasm on its own. For others, it’s more of a delicious warm-up.

My nipples are incredibly sensitive, probably made more so thanks to being on HRT. I typically hate when they’re touched or brushed accidentally in everyday life, but during masturbation or sex with my husband, I suddenly need them licked, sucked, pinched, twisted or clamped.

So, for many of us, our brain is wired to respond to nipple play for a variety of reasons. It makes sense, then, to look for ways to enjoy that stimulation even when you’re by yourself. Questions like can you suck your own tits or how to lick your own nipples are more common than you might think, and exploring those possibilities could lead to a new method of intense self-pleasure.

Can You Lick Your Own Nipples?

The short answer is maybe. It depends on your body.

The longer answer is that it’s worth giving it a try, because many people can lick their own nipples and even suck their own tits – but whether you can, depends on several factors:

Breast size & shape

If you have larger breasts or a soft, fuller chest, you might be able to push your nippled area upwards and inwards to meet your mouth more easily. If you have small breasts, you might need to bend more deeply if you’re able, rely on a certain position or engage in plenty of practice, rather than a simple squish-and-lift technique.

Flexibility

Yeah, you knew it was coming… Flexibility makes all the difference. Spinal and neck mobility, plus torso strength, all have their part to play. Some people can bend forwards or curl downwards enough to put their mouth on their breasts or nipples without too much difficulty. Others might find the required movements just too painful, with nipples remaining teasingly out of reach.

Nipple placement

We’re all wonderfully unique individuals, which means not everyone’s nipples will be in the same position. Obviously, they’re likely to be on your chest somewhere (!), but on some people they’re high up, whereas on others they’re lower down or pointing downwards. Where your nipples are on you is extremely relevant when it comes to trying to lick your own nipples.

Determination & practice

Just like giving yourself a blowjob, licking your own nipples is as much about technique and persistence as it is about your particular body type. Unless you are severely limited or restricted due to your anatomy, pain levels or mobility, a bit of stretching and regular practice could eventually lead to being able to suck your own tits.

Ready To Suck Your Own Tits? Tips & Techniques to Lick Your Own Nipples

Ok, so you’re feeling curious, eager and ready for action. You’ve stretched until you‘re so limber, you could probably teach a Yoga class – and now you’re keen to know the best ways to safely attempt sucking your own tits and licking your own nipples.

Here’s my list of helpful tips:

Don’t skip the warm-up stretches

Loosen up before you try to suck your own tits, with some gentle spinal flexion, neck rolls and even some cat-into-cow Yoga stretches. Speaking of Yoga, poses like the bridge or plough can also increase spinal mobility and chest flexibility. If you experience discomfort or pain, don’t force it – spraining yourself isn’t the aim here!

Lie down and get comfortable

Until you’re a self-tit sucking expert, it makes sense to get as comfortable as possible to give you the best chance of licking your own nipples without damaging yourself. Lie flat on your back and draw your knees up to your chest. This lifts your shoulders slightly and curls the upper body forwards. Gently and slowly try curling your head and neck down to your chest. Remember not to push too hard. If it starts to hurt, simply count it as another stretch and practice session.

Bring your nipple to your mouth, as well as moving your head downwards

Don’t just rely on being able to move your head and mouth down to your breast or nipple, use your hands to squish or lift your breast upwards, too. Press upward, cup inwards, or push one breast towards the centre of your chest, if needed.

Use a mirror or phone camera to achieve a better position

Getting a better look at how you’re angling yourself can really help with improving your posture when it comes to sucking your own tits and licking your own nipples.

Prop up your phone whilst it’s on selfie camera mode, or sit in front of a mirror, to get a better sense of what’s going on with your body during your self-licking attempts.

As a bonus, watching yourself trying something new, something sensual and secret, adds an erotic thrill.

Be patient – and don’t forget your sense of humour!

I’ll admit it – when trying to suck my own tits I regularly look like a circus clown mimicking a contortionist. Accept that you’ll probably look ridiculous whilst attempting this. Embrace it. It’s OK to laugh at yourself. Keep everything feeling positive, light and playful, and don’t expect perfection or results on your first try.

That’s just good advice for most things in life, really!

What If You Can’t Lick Your Own Nipples?

Perhaps, even with all the stretching, practice and mirror-guided positioning, you’ve still been unable to lick your own nipples never mind suck your own tits. Bummer, right? Well, yes – but it doesn’t mean you have to give up on nipple self-play entirely.

Here’s a few ways to explore the wonderful world of nipple stimulation, even if your mouth can’t get in on the erotic self-sucking action:

Use Your Fingers Creatively

Maybe your lips can’t reach but your fingers certainly can. Intense nipple stimulation can be achieved through circling the sensitive areolae, pinching, rolling or even light tapping. Try a dot of lube to each nipple before you start play, for erotic glide. Step it up with special effect lubricants such as cooling, warming or tingling, or apply a little arousal cream such as the Bondara Orgasm Cream (buy yours here).

Nipple Play Toys

There are plenty of nipple play toys that simulate flicking, sucking, pinching & teasing. Whatever sensation you’re craving, you are likely to find a toy to help.

There are nipple vibrators, suction cups, clamps, ticklers – or you can just use cleverly positioned bullet vibrators in your bra, or the gentle touch of a powerful wand vibrator head during your masturbation sessions.

My favourite bullet vibrator right now is the Bathmate Bullet Vibe (buy here), while my go-to wand vibrator is Le Wand Rechargeable (click to buy).

Get Your Partner Involved

If you’re coupled up and comfortable sharing your breast play desires with your partner, get them involved! Breast massage and nipple stimulation is a brilliant inclusion in foreplay, or to add a thoughtful and sensual facet to sex.

After solo explorations with your breasts and nipples, you can let your partner know exactly what sort of movements, pressure and toy additions really turn you on. You could even share how you’ve tried to lick your own nipples, and turn it into a playfully sexy confession.

Why Would Someone Want to Lick Their Own Nipples?

If you’ve stumbled across this article by accident, and being able to suck your own tits has never been a desire, you might be wondering why someone would want to lick their own nipples. Let’s take a look at some of the possible reasons:

For sexual pleasure independence

Whether you’re single or just enjoy solo sex, it’s empowering to know how to give yourself various forms of sexual pleasure without needing to involve anyone else.

The novelty of new sensations

Discovering new intimate pleasure sensations, and the ability to deliver them to yourself through flexible manoeuvres and positions, can be incredibly arousing. Doing something alluring that you’ve never done before, maybe because it didn’t occur to you, or you didn’t think it was possible, is extremely sexy.

To learn more about their own sexuality & body

As a sexual health educator and advocate of sex & body positivity, I’m all about learning as much as possible about your own body, how to turn it on, how to build more sexual confidence and how to enjoy absolutely all of it without any shame.

Discovering new ways to arouse and stimulate yourself through curious exploration helps build a strong relationship with your body. Engaging in self-stimulation reminds you that your body is a source of pleasure and joy, without the need for anyone else’s participation or approval.

Because it feels good

Sometimes, the only reason you need is that it feels fucking amazing. If sucking your own tits or licking your own nipples feels good, and you’re not hurting yourself in any way, why not?

Nipple Self-Stim as Daily Kinky Ritual

As part of my dynamic with a long-distance BDSM slave, I set rules and rituals that help keep him emotionally and erotically tethered to my control. One of his daily rituals is self-stimulation of his nipples each morning. This is not for pleasure in the conventional sense, but as an act of submission and suffering. He’s kept in permanent chastity and is not permitted to touch his genitals in a sexual sense, or to orgasm. Every flick of sensation becomes a cruel tease with no possible release.

I asked him to describe what nipple stimulation means to him within this context, and he replied:

“my genitals never deny their sexual relevance, but the simmering embers may take a great deal of coaxing. Physical and mental stimuli can spark the odd flame, but a raging fire takes much more.

Nipples, on the other hand, are notable for their anonymity. Previously for me, mere appendages of no consequence. But now they are honed to arousal, they act like petrol on the flames.

Once tormented, they react instantaneously and ferociously, creating arousal from themselves while simultaneously stoking the fires of my genitals into hot and passionate flames.”

My slave’s words are a reminder that eroticism is not always about direct touch or traditional zones of pleasure. In long-term chastity and submission, sensations like these take on deeper meaning – an alluring blend of physical need, devoted worship and psychological torment.

If you’re interested in FemDom, male submission and BDSM in general, check out these related articles:

• How I Dominate My slaves: A FemDom POV
• Why submission is not a sign of weakness
• BDSM identities guide: Which one are you?
• Beginner’s guide to BDSM

Can You Orgasm By Licking Your Own Nipples?

Orgasming through having your nipples licked and sucked is possible – but admittedly, it’s rare. As I discussed at length in my recent article about being able to orgasm without touching yourself, the mind is a very powerful thing. When combined with intimate knowledge about – and patient practice with – your own body, orgasm can be achieved.

People who are able to orgasm by licking their own nipples, or sucking their own tits, often combine this physical act of self-stimulation with other techniques. These may include Tantric breath work, pelvic floor engagement, erotic fantasy using just imagination or guided erotic hypnosis.

Orgasm doesn’t have to be the destination when you enjoy sexual pleasure. Even if you don’t climax through nipple self-play, you will likely find that it heightens your arousal and makes other forms of stimulation happening at the same time – clitoral, penis, anal or other – feel even more intense.

Nipple Self-Stim Risks & Safety Tips

As with anything physical, there are a few risks to guard against and safety tips to consider.

Neck strain: Make sure you don’t twist or over-extend your neck, as this can lead to pain, strains or even greater injury. There are lots of vital connections in this area of the body, so go slowly and don’t force it.

Back discomfort: Curling your spine too hard or for too long can cause backache, especially if you have pre-existing spinal issues. Support your back with pillows or cushions if needed.

I love the Liberator sex furniture range (available here in the UK), from which I regularly use the Black Label Esse Chaise, Black Label Wedge and the BonBon Sex Toy Mount.

Skin sensitivity: If you succeed in licking your own nipples, congratulations! Just be mindful of how much pressure and saliva you’re using. If you’ve got dry skin or you’re prone to irritation, you might experience chafing, bruising or unwelcome sensitivity.

In short, listen to your body and stop if it doesn’t feel good or right for you.

Nipple Licking: Final Thoughts

How are you feeling about the erotic possibility of licking your own nipples? Are you ready to see if you can suck your own tits?

Like with most things sexual, some people can, some people can’t. Some love it, others are decidedly meh, whilst for others, breast and nipple play is totally off limits. If you’re here reading this advice guide, I’m going to assume you have at least a little curiosity about stimulating your own breasts and nipples in whatever ways you can.

If you are successful when it comes to sucking your own tits or at least stretching out your tongue and licking your own nipples, enjoy every delicious self-arousing second. If not, celebrate the fact that hey, at least you tried. You’ve got an open and flexible mind, even if your body isn’t quite as limber. Maybe invest in some effective nipple play toys instead.

Whether you’re in it for the contortionist kink, the erotic thrill, or just to see if you can, there’s power in exploring your own body. It’s all about doing what makes you feel good, with absolutely no shame. If being able to suck your own tits induces an erotic thrill, then I say lock the doors, get comfortable and enjoy the feast.

 

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