Shallowing the Vagina – What You Need to Know

If you’ve ever experienced discomfort during sex, then you probably want to know how to stop it. Shallowing can do just that.

Shallowing is a vaginal penetration technique in which a toy, penis or any other object is inserted a maximum of 1 inch into the vagina. 

This strategy can help ease discomfort during penetration and maximize arousal by catering to how vaginal anatomy actually works. 

What Makes Shallowing Effective? 

There are two major reasons shallowing is effective. 

The most notable reason being that 90% of the vagina’s nerve endings are concentrated near the entrance, making it one of the most touch-sensitive areas to play with.^[1] 

The only other part that ranks close to this sensitivity is the clit. 

Another reason it’s so effective is that shallowing can increase amount of natural lubrication the vagina produces by stimulating the Bartholin glands.^[2]

These glands are located on either side of the bottom opening of the vagina and respond to stimuli & arousal by releasing lubricant. 

This lubricant eases friction and makes sex more pleasurable. 

How to Shallow?

The fundamental rule of shallowing is to go no deeper than 1 inch into the vagina.

The easiest way to do this is to use light pressure to avoid pushing past the amount you want. 

For larger objects, using your hand as a buffer to control the length can also be helpful. 

From there, simply rock, rub, or undulate it in a way that is the most pleasurable to you. 

Be careful to keep within the first 1-inch. 

There’s also a company called the Pelvic People that specializes in a few toys that are made for shallowing. Both for partnered and solo sex:

• Ohnut Depth Limiting Cock Rings USD 75* 
• Shallow Depth Kiki Vibe USD 115*

*I have never personally shopped at thePelvicPeople.com so I can’t speak on their products. These products were mentioned to show what is out there for swallowing.

Final Thoughts 

Shallowing uses science to produce pleasure. And, it’s an extremely effective way to enjoy penetration or to prepare for it.

It may be simple, but the results are captivating and can change your sex life. 

Citations

1. “26.5E: Vagina.” Medicine LibreTexts, 24 July 2018, med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_and_Physiology_(Boundless)/26%3A_The_Reproductive_System/26.5%3A_The_Female_Reproductive_System/26.5E%3A_Vagina. 
2. Quaresma, Catarina, and Paul B. Sparzak. “Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Bartholin Gland.” PubMed, StatPearls Publishing, 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557803/.