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The following survey was developed in an attempt to understand the use of vibrators for sexual pleasure and to substantiate or contradict rumors and urban legend that claim using a vibrator for sexual stimulation may cause loss of sensitivity, numbness, nerve damage, and impair orgasm. While I am not aware of information that supports these claims, I also cannot locate evidence that would show these claims are untrue. A couple women over the past several years have reported decreased sensitivity after using a vibrator, though other causes were a possibility. The use of a vibrator and loss of sensitivity may have been coincidental. Vibrators are believed to be beneficial to woman and are even recommended by doctors to help women to become orgasmic. It seems unlikely millions of women would be using them if they were as harmful as some claim.

This is an unscientific poll and the results cannot be verified.

This survey is intended for women who have used a vibrator for sexual pleasure.

What is your current age? [Select One]
10 and younger
11-14
15-18
19-22
23-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and older
How old were you when you first used a vibrator for sexual stimulation? [Select One]
10 and younger
11-14
15-18
19-22
23-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70 and older
Not sure
Other
For how many years have or did you use a vibrator? [Select One]
Less than 1 year
1 – 2 years
2 – 5 years
5 – 10 years
10 – 20 years
More than 20 years
Not sure
Other
Would you say using a vibrator has been beneficial for you? [Select One]
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Not sure
Other
Would you recommend using a vibrator to other women? [Select One]
No
Yes
Maybe
Other
What type of vibrator did you first use? [Select One]
Vibrating children’s toy
Vibrating pen
Electric toothbrush
Muscle massager, parent’s
Muscle massager, borrowed
Muscle massager, purchased
Muscle massager, gift
Insertable vibrator, parent’s
Insertable vibrator, borrowed
Insertable vibrator, purchased
Insertable vibrator, gift
Clitoral vibrator, parent’s
Clitoral vibrator, borrowed
Clitoral vibrator, purchased
Clitoral vibrator, gift
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator, parent’s
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator, borrowed
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator, purchased
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator, gift
Household appliance
Washing machine
Vibrating equipment
Vibrations caused by car, motorcycle, etc
Not sure
Other
What motivated you to use a vibrator for the first time? [Select Best Single Answer]
Intuition, no prior knowledge of their use for pleasure
Curiosity, some prior knowledge of their use for pleasure
Partner’s request or gift
Was given one so tried it
Desire or need for orgasm
Because your peers use them
Because other women use them
To relieve menstrual cramps
Doctor or therapist recommended
Desire for increased sexual pleasure
Recommendation from friend
Recommendation from parent
Seen in a movie or on TV
Seen in adult movie
Seemed like a good idea
Could not experience orgasm with other types of stimulation
To experience orgasm easier
To experience orgasm quicker
Not sure
Other
What motivated you to use a vibrator for the first time? [Select All That Apply]
Intuition, no prior knowledge of their use for pleasure
Curiosity, some prior knowledge of their use for pleasure
Partner’s request or gift
Was given one so tried it
Desire or need for orgasm
Because your peers use them
Because other women use them
To relieve menstrual cramps
Doctor or therapist recommended
Desire for increased sexual pleasure
Recommendation from friend
Recommendation from parent
Seen in a movie or on TV
Seen in adult movie
Seemed like a good idea
Could not experience orgasm with other types of stimulation
To experience orgasm easier
To experience orgasm quicker
Not sure
Other
Who purchased your first vibrator? [Select One]
Unknown
Yourself
Sexual partner
Parent
Friend
Gift
Not sure
Other
Where was your first vibrator purchased? [Select One]
It was a gift
It was borrowed
It was found
Department store
Novelty store, non-adult
Store in mall
Adult store
Internet
Mail order
Unknown
Not sure
Other
Your first orgasm occurred as a result of? [Select One]
Clitoral stimulation with fingers
Vaginal stimulation with fingers
Vaginal stimulation with something other than fingers
Water spray
Thigh tension and/or pelvic rocking
Rubbing vulva against something
Muscles massager
Clitoral vibrator
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator
Insertable vibrator
Another type vibrating device
Partner’s manual stimulation
Partner’s oral stimulation
Vaginal intercourse
Nipple stimulation
Anal Stimulation
Night dream
Daydream
Don’t recall
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier for me to experience orgasm when using my hands and fingers to masturbate
Made it easier for me to experience orgasm when using my hands and fingers to masturbate
Had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm when using my hands and fingers to masturbate
Made it more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using my hands and fingers to masturbate
Made it much more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using my hands and fingers to masturbate
I never masturbate this way
I can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
I could not experience orgasm using fingers prior to using a vibrator
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier for me to experience orgasm when using water spray while masturbating
Made it easier for me to experience orgasm when using water spray while masturbating
Has had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm when using water spray while masturbating
Made it more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using water spray while masturbating
Made it much more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using water spray while masturbating
I never masturbate this way
I can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
I could not experience orgasm using water spray prior to using a vibrator
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier for me to experience orgasm when using thigh tension/pelvic rocking while masturbating
Made it easier for me to experience orgasm when using thigh tension/pelvic rocking while masturbating
Has had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm when using thigh tension/pelvic rocking while masturbating
Made it more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using thigh tension/pelvic rocking while masturbating
Made it much more difficult for me to experience orgasm when using thigh tension/pelvic rocking while masturbating
I never masturbate this way
I can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
I could not experience orgasm using tension/pelvic rocking prior to using a vibrator
Not sure
Other
Overall, using a vibrator has made experiencing orgasm while masturbating? [Select One]
Much easier
Easier
Had no affect
More difficult
Much more difficult
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has had what affect on the intensity of your orgasms experienced while masturbating? [Select One]
They are now much less intense
They are now less intense
They have not changed in intensity
They are now more intense
They are now much more intense
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has had what affect on the frequency of your orgasms experienced during masturbation? [Select One]
They are now much less frequent
They are now less frequent
They have not changed in frequency
They are now more frequent
They are now much more frequent
I never masturbate
Not sure
Other
What affect has using a vibrator had on the sensitivity of your clitoris to stimulation? [Select One]
It is much less sensitive
It is less sensitive
There has been no change in its sensitivity
It is more sensitive
It is much more sensitive
Not sure
Other
When using a vibrator for clitoral stimulation? [Select all that apply]
I wrap the vibrator in fabric, i.e. towel
I use the vibrator over my cloths, i.e. with underwear on
I place it near my clitoris, i.e. on outer labia
I rest it against my clitoris without applying pressure
I press it lightly against my clitoris
I press it firmly against my clitoris
I press it very firmly against my clitoris
I use the weight of my body to press against the vibrator
I don’t use the vibrator for clitoral stimulation
Not sure
Other
If you have experienced decreased clitoral sensitivity as a result of using a vibrator did you? [Select all that apply]
I wrap the vibrator in fabric, i.e. towel
I use the vibrator over my cloths, i.e. with underwear on
I place it near my clitoris, i.e. on outer labia
I rest it against my clitoris without any pressure
I press it lightly against my clitoris
I press it firmly against my clitoris
I press it very firmly against my clitoris
I use the weight of my body to press against the vibrator
I don’t use it for clitoral stimulation
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
If you have experienced decreased clitoral sensitivity as a result of using a vibrator for what length of time had you used it prior to loss of sensitivity? [Select One]
Less than a month
Less than three months
Less than six months
Less than a year
1 – 2 years
3 – 4 years
5 or more years
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
On average how long do or did you use a vibrator each time you use it? [Select One]
Less than 5 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
15 – 20 minutes
20 – 25 minutes
25 – 30 minutes
30 – 45 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
More than 60 minutes
Not sure
Other
If you have experienced decreased clitoral sensitivity as a result of using a vibrator what was the average length of time it was used each session? [Select One]
Less than 5 minutes
5 – 10 minutes
10 – 15 minutes
15 – 20 minutes
20 – 25 minutes
25 – 30 minutes
30 – 45 minutes
45 – 60 minutes
More than 60 minutes
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
If you have experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity what is the level of your sexual desire? [Select One]
Greater than before using a vibrator
Equal to what it was before using a vibrator
Less than before using a vibrator
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
If you have experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity what is the level stress you were experiencing at the time you were using a vibrator? [Select One]
Greater than before using a vibrator
Equal to what it was before using a vibrator
Less than before using a vibrator
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
If you experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity, for how long did the decreased sensitivity last? [Select One]
A matter of hours
A day
A couple of days
A few days
Two weeks
A month
Six months
A year
More than a year
I have not experienced a decrease in clitoral sensitivity
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier to experience orgasm when a partner uses their hands to stimulate your vulva
Made it easier to experience orgasm when a partner uses their hands to stimulate your vulva
Had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm when a partner uses their hands to stimulate your vulva
Made it more difficult to experience orgasm when a partner uses their hands to stimulate your vulva
Made it much more difficult to experience orgasm when a partner uses their hands to stimulate your vulva
Have never experienced this activity
Have never experienced an orgasm when a partner stimulated my vulva with their hands
Can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
Could not experience orgasm when a partner used their hands to stimulate me prior to using a vibrator
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier to experience orgasm when a partner uses their mouth to stimulate your vulva
Made it easier to experience orgasm when a partner uses their mouth to stimulate your vulva
Had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm when a partner uses their mouth to stimulate your vulva
Made it more difficult to experience orgasm when a partner uses their mouth to stimulate your vulva
Made it much more difficult to experience orgasm when a partner uses their mouth to stimulate your vulva
Have never experienced this activity
Have never experienced an orgasm when a partner stimulated my vulva with their mouth
Can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
Could not experience orgasm when a partner used their mouth to stimulate me prior to using a vibrator
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has? [Select One]
Made it much easier to experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Made it easier to experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Had no affect on my ability to experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Made it more difficult to experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Made it much more difficult to experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Have never experienced this activity
Have never experienced an orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse
Can only experience orgasm while using vibrator
Could not experience orgasm during penile/vaginal intercourse prior to using a vibrator
I have female partners
Not sure
Other
Overall, using a vibrator has made experiencing orgasm during partnered sex? [Select One]
Much easier
Easier
Has had no affect
More difficult
Much more difficult
I have never experienced partnered sex
I don’t currently have a sexual partner
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has what affect on the intensity of your orgasms experienced during partnered sex? [Select One]
They are now much less intense
They are now less intense
They have not changed in intensity
They are now more intense
They are now much more intense
I have never experienced partnered sex
I don’t currently have a sexual partner
Not sure
Other
Using a vibrator has what affect on the frequency of your orgasms experienced during partnered sex? [Select One]
They are now much less frequent
They are now less frequent
They have not changed in frequentcy
They are now more frequent
They are now much more frequent
I have never experienced partnered sex
I don’t currently have a sexual partner
Not sure
Other
How often do you masturbate? [Select One]
Four or more times a day
Three times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Three times a week
Several times a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every three months
Once every six months
Once a year
I do not masturbate
Other
How often do you use a vibrator during your masturbation activities? [Select One]
Four or more times a day
Three times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Three times a week
Several times a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every three months
Once every six months
Once a year
I do not masturbate
Other
How often do you engage in partnered sex? [Select One]
Three or more times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Three times a week
Several times a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every three months
Once every six months
Once a year
I have never experienced partnered sex
I currently don’t have a sexual partner
Other
How often do you use a vibrator during partnered sex? [Select One]
Three or more times a day
Twice a day
Once a day
Once a week
Twice a week
Three times a week
Several times a week
Once every two weeks
Once a month
Once every three months
Once every six months
Once a year
I have never experienced partnered sex
I currently don’t have a sexual partner
I don’t use a vibrator during partnered sex
Other
What level of guilt do you feel about masturbating? [Select One]
Absolutely none
Maybe a little
A little
Some guilt
A significant amount
Guilt prevents me from masturbating
I do not masturbate
Not sure
Other
What level of guilt do you feel when using a vibrator to masturbate? [Select One]
Absolutely none
Maybe a little
A little
Some guilt
A significant amount
Guilt prevents me from masturbating
I do not masturbate
Not sure
Other
What level of guilt do you feel when using a vibrator during partnered sex? [Select One]
Absolutely None
Maybe a little
A little
Some guilt
A significant amount
I don’t use a vibrator during partnered sex
I have not experienced partnered sex
Not sure
Other
Does your current partner know that you use a vibrator? [Select One]
Yes
No
Maybe
I don’t have a partner
Not sure
Other
Did your prior partner(s) know that you use a vibrator? [Select One]
Yes
No
Maybe
I have never had a partner
My current partner is my first or only partner
Not sure
Other
How does your partner feel about you using a vibrator during your masturbation activities? [Select One]
They don’t know
They are very supportive
They are supportive
They are tolerant
They are displeased
They are very displeased
They are jealous
They are angry
I don’t have a partner
Other
How does your partner feel about using a vibrator during your sexual activities together? [Select One]
We don’t use a vibrator during partnered sex
They are very supportive
They are supportive
They are tolerant
They are displeased
They are very displeased
They are jealous
They are angry
I don’t have a partner
Other
Has your sexual partner ever bought you a vibrator? [Select One]
Yes
Yes, more than once
No
Maybe
I don’t have a partner
Other
During what sexual activities with your partner do you use a vibrator? [Select all that apply]
When you masturbate while they are watching
While you both masturbate
When they are stimulating your breasts and nipples
When they are stimulating your vulva with their hands
When they are stimulating your vulva with their mouth
During penile/vaginal intercourse
When using a dildo for vaginal stimulation
During penile/anal intercourse
When using a dildo for anal stimulation
Have never had a sexual partner
Have never used a vibrator with a sexual partner
Other
During partnered sex who usually holds or control the vibrator? [Select One]
You
Them
Both equally
Don’t have a sexual partner
Don’t use a vibrator during partnered sex
Other
During your masturbation activities you use a vibrator to simulate your [Select all that apply]
Breasts
Nipples
Vulva
Clitoris
Labia
Vaginal entrance
Vagina, inside
Perineum, between vagina and anus
Anus
Rectum, inside
Other
Don't use a vibrator when masturbating
Don't masturbate
During your partnered sexual activities you use a vibrator to simulate your [Select all that apply]
Breasts
Nipples
Vulva
Clitoris
Labia
Vaginal entrance
Vagina, inside
Perineum, between vagina and anus
Anus
Rectum, inside
Other
Don't use a vibrator during partnered sex
Have not experienced partnered sex
What types of vibrators have you used? [Select all that apply]
Vibrating children’s toy
Vibrating pen
Electric toothbrush
Muscle massager
Wand Style
Electric vibrator
Insertable vibrator
Clitoral vibrator
Anal vibrator
Combination clitoral/insertable vibrator
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator
Remote controlled vibrator
Vibrating panties
Vibrator that attaches to partner’s penis
A vibrator with suction
Variable speed vibrator, clitoral
Variable speed vibrator, insertable
Multifunction vibrator, clitoral
Multifunction vibrator, insertable
Household appliance
Washing machine
Vibrating equipment
Vibrations caused by car, motorcycle, etc
Not sure
Other
What types of vibrators would you recommend? [Select all that apply]
Vibrating children’s toy
Vibrating pen
Electric toothbrush
Muscle massager
Wand Style
Electric vibrator
Insertable vibrator
Clitoral vibrator
Anal vibrator
Combination clitoral/insertable vibrator
Egg or bullet shaped vibrator
Remote controlled vibrator
Vibrating panties
Vibrator that attaches to partner’s penis
A vibrator with suction
Variable speed vibrator, clitoral
Variable speed vibrator, insertable
Multifunction vibrator, clitoral
Multifunction vibrator, insertable
Household appliance
Washing machine
Vibrating equipment
Vibrations caused by car, motorcycle, etc
Not sure
Other
This poll was created on 2005-05-30 02:15:37 by The-Clitoris.com