Topics: Sex and Relationships, TikTok, Social Media
An expert has weighed in on the 'belly pressing' trend that is currently dominating social media.
TikTok, a video sharing app, has become the go-to place for women to share tips and tricks regarding what gets them off in the bedroom.
The latest hack to crop up is 'belly pressing' - which, put simply, refers to gently pressing down on your stomach during sex to increase pleasure.
According to reports, it's the hottest bedroom craze.
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We asked an expert to weigh in on it all, and we're obsessed with what we learned.
Sex therapist Dr Melissa Cook at FunWithFeet and Sofia Gray told us: "The TikTok trend of 'belly pressing' during sex has gained attention for its claim that pressing on a woman’s lower abdomen can stimulate the G-spot externally."
She added: "When people refer to pressing on the lower stomach, they are often actually pressing on the mons pubis, the fatty area above the genitals and below the stomach, covering the pubic bone.
"This area can add pressure to the upper vaginal walls when stimulated, which may enhance pleasure for some women."
She went on to add: "For those looking to try this technique, I suggest a practical tip: lying on your stomach with a pillow beneath the pubic mound to create that extra pressure.
"This is especially effective in positions like the Jockey position, where natural pressure on the mons pubis can occur during sex."
However, she also notes that this technique isn't suitable for everyone, especially those with conditions like ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or IBS, where abdominal pressure could cause discomfort or pain.
"If pressing in this area causes any pain, it’s a sign that this might not be the right technique for you."
The expert concluded: "The benefits may be more psychological than purely physical.
"Applying pressure to this area could create a mental connection to the core, heightening arousal simply by focusing on a new part of the body."
In conclusion, Dr. Cook encourages couples to explore the technique gently and communicate openly. "For some women, it’s an exciting area to explore with their partner, but it’s all about comfort and mutual enjoyment."
Previously, we weighed in with Clinical Sexologist, Ness Cooper, who added: "We can be a bit too focused on penetration and forget the pleasure possibilities of stimulating elsewhere on the body.
“We have to remember that the mind plays a big part in what we find pleasurable or not and that some people can just mentally enjoy the added stimulation of other parts of the body and this can lead to orgasmic feelings and sensations in itself."
