You know how a good stretch can make a workout feel way better? Turns out the same might be true for your clit.
This month in Lioness Lab, we wanted to answer a simple but juicy question:
What happens when you warm up the clitoris before using your Lioness?
We’re talking gentle touch, massage, maybe a little teasing for about 10 minutes. Nothing fancy, just a few extra minutes of focused attention before diving into your usual session to bring as much blood flow as possible into the clitoris.
Community Poll: Do you ever massage the clitoris before solo play?
Turns out a good chunk of us are already warming up the clit before diving into solo play. Nearlyhalf (49%) of you said you do itoften, while37% saidsometimes. Only14% saidnever...but we hope this post inspires you to give it a go.
Community Poll:Do you think massaging the clitoris before solo play will make O’s better?
The people have spoken: 88% of you believe a little clitoris massage makes orgasms better. And the other 12%? You’re on the fence. Interestingly,zero percent thought it would make orgasms worse. TL;DR: Warm-up is low risk, high reward.
The Sexperiment Results: Does Warming Up the Clitoris Actually Help Improve Pleasure?
Here’s what the data shows when comparing sessions with and without clitoral warm-up. People who warmed up:
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Reached orgasm a little faster
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Had longer, more intentional sessions overall
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Experienced shorter orgasms but still rated them more satisfying
Sometimes less time on the orgasm means more time enjoying the whole experience.
This visual shows the difference in vaginal squeeze strength during orgasm. With warm-up:
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The minimum strength was higher, meaning orgasms were more consistent and didn’t fizzle out
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The max strength held steady, keeping things intense without being overwhelming
Think of it like better rhythm and endurance, rather than just chasing peak intensity.
The Results
| Metric | Baseline | Warm-Up | % Change |
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| Avg Orgasm Count | 1.12 | 1.44 | +28% |
| Multiple Orgasm % | 12.4% | 20.3% | +63% |
| Time to Orgasm | 4:02 | 3:41 | −8.6% |
| Orgasm Length | 0:46 | 0:23 | −50% |
| Avg Orgasm Strength | 49.18 | 51.10 | +3.9% |
| Session Length | 7:50 | 9:31 | +21.5% |
| Avg Rating | 3.40 | 4.02 | +18.1% |
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More Orgasms, More Often
Warm-ups led to significantly more orgasms per session and a higher chance of multiple orgasms. Yes, please. -
Faster Turn-On
Despite longer sessions overall, folks got to orgasm faster when they warmed up. A little patience pays off. -
Shorter, Stronger Orgasms
Interestingly, orgasm duration was shorter during warm-ups but strength and consistency improved, especially the minimum strength (which tells us it wasn’t a one-second blip and done). -
Sessions Felt Better
The average user rating jumped from a 3.4 to a 4.0+ which means people just enjoyed it more.
Conclusion: So...Should You Warm Up?
If you’re looking to boost orgasm quality, increase your chances of multiple orgasms, or just want to enjoy a more satisfying session, yes, a warm-up is worth it.
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some quick ideas to get you started:
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Light fingertip touch around the clitoral hood
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Pulsing massage with your fingers around the vulva and clitoris
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Even teasing yourself with the idea of not touching yet
Warm-up is less about technique and more about building anticipation, increasing blood flow, and tuning into your body. Think of it as foreplay for yourself.
The best part? You don’t have to take our word for it. Get a Lioness Vibrator today and try a few warm-up sessions and see what happens.
