The Best Nipple Clamps will Bring Painful Pleasure to Your Sex Life

If you’re a beginner looking for some nipple clamps, then good on you. Sometimes a consensual twinge of pain—think some Fifty Shades of Grey-type stuff—is exactly what’s needed to take things from good to great. The endorphins released in response to pain can feel downright drug-like, especially in combination with the already-heady exhilaration of pleasure and intimacy.

If you’re grimacing at the very thought, then maybe nipple pain isn’t for you. But for those who want to partake in a little BDSM, there’s still fun to be found in (consensually) inflicting pain on a partner. For many folks, the nips are an erogenous zone, and sucking, flicking, or pinching them can bring pleasure like no other. Sadomasochism pairs well with kinky power games, like nipple play, if you want to try dominance and/or submission on for size. It’s fairly simple to pick up, too, since it doesn’t require as much specialty equipment or niche knowledge as some kinks do—all you need is the clamps and a willing pair of nipples, and they provide hands-free fun so you can play with some other sex toys.

Safety- and comfort-wise, you may want to get turned on before donning nipple clamps, since sexual arousal can help transmogrify pain into pleasure. You’ll also want to avoid leaving the clamps on for more than about 30 minutes at a time, and should take them off if you feel tingling or other strange sensations, as these can be signals that you’re cutting off circulation too aggressively. But in general, nipple clamps, are fairly low-risk, and are fantastic for adding some kinky flair to your sex life.

Here are some of the best nipple clamps, nipple clips, and nipple toys out there.

The Best Basic Nipple Clamps: Spartacus Alligator Tip Adjustable Nipple Clamps

Spartacus Alligator Tip Nipple Clamps

If you’ve never tried nipple clamps before, your best bet is are adjustable clamps like this one. Those with a low pain tolerance should be able to handle these alligator clamps thanks to their adjustability, which can be tightened or loosened for customizable pain. Also, the metal chain between them is fun to tug on when you want to send a jolt of pain through the wearer’s body.

The Best Clover-Style Nipple Clamps: Spartacus Endurance Butterfly Chain Nipple Clamps

Spartacus Endurance Butterfly Nipple Clamps

Clover-style clamps tend to pinch harder (and thus hurt more) than some other types, so they’re best for folks who already know they can handle some nipple pain and want to take things to the next level. These, made of metal with silicone tips, are both attractive and effective to satisfy your kink. 

The Best Weighted Nipple Clamps: Tom of Finland Bro’s Pin Nipple Clamps

Tom of Finland Bro’s Pin Nipple Clamps

The heavier a clamp is, the more it’ll pull on your nipple, so weighted clamps like these are ideal for masochists. This sexy stainless steel pair is made to look like a pair of clothespins, only without the splinter risk.

The Best Magnetic Nipple Clamps: Master Series Crowned Magnetic Nipple Clamps

Master Series Crowned Magnetic Nipple Clamps

$55

Organic Loven

These ornate clamps pinch your nipples between two magnets. Magnetic clamps give you less control over the amount of pain they produce, but sometimes it’s hot to be pushed to your limits.

The Best Nipple Suckers: Blush Temptasia Nipple Squeeze Pump System

Blush Temptasia Nipple Squeeze Pump System

Applying suction to your nipples can be a good alternative if you’re craving intensity but not necessarily pain—think more of a tickle than a pinch. These are more nipple teasers than clamps, but they do increase blood flow to your nipples, making them more sensitive. There’s also a quick-release valve, so you can shut off the suction quickly if it gets to be too much.

The Best Vibrating Nipple Clamps: Frisky Power Pinchers

Frisky Power Pinchers

Clamp these onto your nipples, hit the power button on the attached control panel, and you’ll feel an intriguing blend of pain and pleasure.