10 Female Erogenous Zones You Should Know

Do you want to know where you can touch a woman to make her go absolutely nuts? We have gone over men's 10 surprising erogenous zones, but now it's time to dive into what makes women get those goosebumps and butterflies. Do you want to know where to touch your partner to turn her on? Here are the top 10 female erogenous zones! Whether you're using these as part of foreplay or just passing by during 'everyday life' these touches will most definitely inspire turn on's. GetLusty's Lora Swarts reports.

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Erogenous zones are those places on the human body that are hyper sensitive and when stimulated may result in mild to intense sexual arousal. For females the obvious erogenous zones are the vulva and clitoris. But what about on the places of her body that aren't related to her genitals? Women can get aroused through lots of body parts, not just the ones below the belt. Here are 10 zones you may have overlooked that need some extra caressing tonight! When stimulating erogenous zones during foreplay, your arousal levels spike leading to amazing orgasms. Want to add even more spice? Blindfold her so she can't see where you're touching, massaging, and pleasuring.

#10 Back of knees

Whoever gets the back of their knees touched? Unexpected and surprising touches to forgotten areas of the body can really rev up her arousal levels. Lightly kiss the back of her knees or gently lick them. There are surprisingly a lot of nerve endings back there so be gentle and let her revel in the erotic sensations.

#9 Abs/stomach  

When it comes to our stomachs, women can have many insecurities. So when targeting this area of her body, make sure you avoid grabbing, pinching, slapping. Wrap your arms around her from behind, so you have full access to this zone.

Caress her ribcage, hip bones, top of pelvic bone and then back up stopping right below the breasts (they come next). Be sure to not go lower than the top of her public bone though, you want the foreplay to keep going! When you are having intercourse, lightly press the heel of your hand into the area underneath her bellybutton. This will externally target the g-spot as you are inside of her.

#8 Breasts 

The breast are hyper sensitive that breast orgasms are even possible! Lightly tracing around her breasts with your fingertips will send blood pumping through her veins. Gently suck and lick the nipples or lightly grab the breasts. If she likes it rougher with her breasts, ask her how she likes it and go for it. When the nipples are stimulated, the same region of your brain that reacts to clitoral stimulation, gets activated! Whether or not you orgasm from breast stimulation, you will still feel super aroused.

#7 Inner thighs

The inner thighs are super sensitive considering they are very close to another area of the body that gets aroused: the clitoris. There is this psychological tease of where your tongue or fingers might go next that will just drive her wild! Lightly stroke, lick, or kiss her inner thighs, but don't go to her genitals just yet. You want this tease to lengthen her arousal. Bring a vibrator into the mix to give a whole new sensation to the area.

#6 Ears

Want to send chills down her spine? Soft whispers in her ears, a little nibble of her ear lobe and sucking action will truly melt her body. When whispering in her ear, say something erotic. Tell her what you want to do to her or show her what you will do with your tongue. Lick her ear lobe as if you were licking her clitoris so she can get a sample of your soft, pleasurable tongue.

#5 Neck

Lightly blowing on the nape of her neck will give her crazy goosebumps. Sensually massage her neck, and shoulders. Pull her hair back and kiss or nibble the back of her neck. You can even gently pull her hair as you sensually play with her neck to let her know you want her badly.

#4 Scalp

There is nothing sexier than a scalp massage. Scratching her hair, massaging her scalp using your fingertips, and playing with her hair will send her in a frenzy. Using your nails, without scratching hard, feel great on the scalp. Try taking a bath together and washing her hair for something new!

#3 Lower back/Butt

Mildly squeezing or spanking her butt is wild fun. But how about rubbing and massaging the curve above her back? The sacral crease, where the lower back ends and butt begins is a very erogenous zone. Then move lower onto her buttocks for more play! Once you establish a lot of trust, you can go further and lick, suck, or penetrate her buttocks using your fingers, penis or toy. Start slow and ask her what she wants and what feels good to her.

#2 Feet

The feet have thousands of nerve endings in them. Nibbling or sucking on her toes, rubbing the arches of her feet, heels, and ankles, not only feels great but can also send shivers up her legs! The ticklish sensation can be pleasant for some leading to sensitivity and arousal as well. Assuming the feet have been properly cleansed, women love the idea of their men giving attention to their tired, over-worked feet and many men find they don't mind sucking on a toe from time to time. Try it out! Maybe you will find a new fetish or foreplay move out of it?

#1 Lips

Oh yes, you can orgasm from your lips and mouth! Kissing, licking, nibbling, and sucking can all contribute to a powerful feeling that spreads from her lips to her genitals. Play with her top and bottom lip, passionately kiss her up against a wall or in bed. Whatever you do, whether its a soft and romantic kiss or a steamy, hot, and passionate make out session, your lady will be oozing all over wanting more.

Bonus:

Her mind. Don't forget about the most important erogenous zone; her brain. Compliments, surprise gifts and long conversations that bring you closer together. The brain; it's the ultimate erogenous zone.


Lora is a GetLusty staff writer and resident health nut. When she is not writing, you can find her on her yoga mat, exploring Chicago via bicycle, or hanging out with her wonderful boyfriend in their north side apartment. She has a habit of spending too much money on soy lattes and yoga clothes. Find her on Twitter @HoneyNutLo. Have any questions? Email her at Lora@GetLusty.com!

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The Foot Fetish: What Is It, Anyway?

Feet. Sometimes they're a little... Well, they're gross. But imagine when they're clean, well manicured and getting sucked on? That's a wonderful feeling. We've talked before about the history of the foot fetish. And it could be an erotic addition to your next foreplay session. Foot fetishism is more common that one may think. Many celebrities have admitted to loving feet! C'mon. Who wouldn't want a foot massage every night before bed? GetLusty's Raven Skye reports on how common foot fetish really is. Also, what is this beloved fetish all about, anyway?

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Definition of foot fetish

Foot fetishism, foot partialism, foot worship, or podophilia is a pronounced sexual interest in feet. The clinical term for foot fetish is podophilia. It is defined as an intense sexual interest in feet and can be as extreme as inability to be aroused without seeing or touching feet. Although popular with both sexes, 70% of foot fetishists are men. The kinds of practices that go along with this fetish are toe sucking and licking, massaging, foot jobs, and even foot-intercourse (anally or vaginally).

Most popular fetish

The foot fetish is the most popular sexual fetish. Maybe it helps that women love shoes? If you or your partner have a foot fetish, you are definitely not alone. There are even many well known celebrities with a foot fetish. Some famous feet lovers are Marilyn Manson, Quentin Tarantino, Andy Warhol, Brooke Burke, and Elvis Presley!

'Baywatch'-famed actress and home-made porn star Pamela Anderson calls feet the “sexiest part of a woman’s body,” while Playboy model (and mother) Brooke Burke relates, "Toe sucking is just so good." Other celebrities who endorse foot fetishism are Enrique Iglesias and Ludacris (StudentLife.com). So, you are not alone and you don't need to feel like you're a freak or ashamed for getting aroused by feet.

Exploring your foot fetish 

First, check with your partner (check out our sexual negotiation article for more). Ensure that this is something they might be interested in exploring. It's easy to start having some foot fun with your partner. You can start by making sure your feet are clean. If you're a woman maybe paint those toenails and moisturize your feet with lotion every night before bed. Men should keep their feet looking nice, too.

Some easy starter questions you might ask your partner are: Do you think my feet are pretty? Have you ever thought about licking my toes? Can I use my foot to (insert sex act here)? This will get the dialogue started and you might be surprised by your partner's enthusiasm. If they are into it, just have fun with it. Lick your partner's toes as foreplay, or just for fun. Ask for a foot massage from your partner and add some lotion or baby oil. Maybe you can use the arches of your feet to stroke your man's penis. Do what feels right for you.

Feet are definitely becoming more incorporated into the bedroom these days. They can be very sexy and add a little spice to your sex life. Everyone from your next door neighbor to A-list celebrities are having fun with feet. Give foot love a try, if you've considered it in the past. Along these lines, we'll have a foot fetish 101 article coming up soon on recommendations for trying this enjoyable past time!

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This a guest post by our resident sex lover Raven Skye. She's a 27 year-old, redheaded, adult model, cam girl, blogger, student and writer with glasses. Raven adores learning about and exploring new fetishes and sexual concepts. She has a BS in Psychology and has been working in the adult industry in many aspects for over 3 years. She loves writing and I cannot wait to share her kinky knowledge with you! Follow her on Twitter @raven69skye.

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The History of Foot Fetishism

It seems that people really love feet. It's considered the most common fetish, not only in fantasy, but also in practice. This creates many questions, such as where did it come from? How long has it been around? A cross-cultural historical study shows that this fetish is nothing new. GetLusty staff writer and history lover Matt Stickles takes a look back into history to explore our love of feet.

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Foot fetish is huge! It's everywhere... and always has been, it seems. The fetish can be traced back as far as the ancient Greeks, and it shows up all over the place from then till now. Its popularity isn't really that difficult to understand.

Most of us love having our feet rubbed and pampered, so if someone wants nothing more than to worship your feet, then hell yeah. Go to town. Studies have shown that foot fetishes are the most commonly pursued fetish throughout the world.

Many celebrities and famous figures have come out of the closet, such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Hardy, Jay Leno, and even the great Casanova himself. However, just as any other fetish, it's considered to be taboo and weird. If it's so common, then why do we think it's so abnormal? What ever your opinion, the love for feet is nothing new.

The Greeks

The ancient Greeks had no problem expressing their love of feet. In fact, the basic unit of measurement we still use today, the “foot,” is commonly thought to have come from what they considered to be the length of a Goddess's foot. Goddesses drew powers and strength from their feet, in which their second toe was thought to have provided their male powers. Though feet were a source of power for Goddesses, they were still considered a private part of the female anatomy as Greek art depicts virgin Goddesses with their feet covered.

Now back in these days a woman was free to walk around with her breasts exposed, but if she revealed her foot, it was thought of as a blatant sexual advance.

In the Mediterranean

Around the 1st century, feet were still pretty important to cultures around the Mediterranean, and not just in Greece. Washing someone's feet was a huge sign of respect and admiration. Though it is not nearly as sexy as the Greeks' depiction of Goddesses, many accounts of the life of Jesus Christ reference foot washing. Also, washing the feet of house guests and strangers is still a common practice today in many Mediterranean cultures.

Western Europeans, STDs & feet 

Similar to the Greeks, religion was influential on what a woman's sexy foot was supposed to look like. The attractiveness of a woman's foot was based on the Christian belief that all physical characteristics were to be God-like. The poetry of the time reflects that the ideal female foot was white, narrow with high arches and long straight toes. Toe nails were supposed to be long with large white moons on pink pale nail beds.

Back when crusaders were returning from the Holy Land, an array of STDs came back with them. An increase in the amount of foot fetish material is seen during outbreaks of gonorrhea and syphilis.

More recently, evidence shows that there was an increase in foot fetishism during the AIDS epidemic of the early 1990s. In fact, according to one study of 8 pornographic magazines, pictures of bare feet increased explosively. This is not enough information to draw any real conclusions, but it does hint that when penetration is coupled with fear, people seem to be drawn to their feet to fulfill their sexual desires.

The Far East

No nation past or present can compare to the Chinese in their historical love affair with feet. Beginning with the Sung Dynasty, in the 10th century, young girls had their feet bound in order to preserve their daintiness. The Japanese also had their own cultural practice surrounding feet, in which a child of royalty would be carried up to the age of eight or ten as their feet were believed to be too pure to touch the Earth. According to extensive BBC research, "The bound foot was also a symbol of identity and virtue. A bound foot signified that a woman had achieved womanhood, and served as a mark of her gendered identity. The Neo-Confucian thinker Zhu Xi (1130-1200 AD) promoted foot binding in southern Fujian in an attempt to instill in the natives a sense of propriety and chastity." Chasity, indeed!

Feet have long been of cultural importance, whether it was erotic and sexy, or a sign of respect. Soon, we'll be talking more about getting lusty and we'll have more on exactly what is foot fetishism. For now, stay lusty!

Our newest writer is a history, sex and love... lover, Matt Stickles.

Matt is a recent grad from the University of Kansas with Bachelor's degrees in History and Anthropology. Matt currently lives just outside of Chicago. When Matt is not writing and reading articles on GetLusty for Couples, you can catch him getting drinks with friends, reading science fiction, watching the Jayhawks dominate college basketball, or hanging out with Hannah, his Bernese Mountain dog. Have questions, comments or concerns? E-mail him at matt@getlusty.com.

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