
"You'd think something that's so often used has lost all feeling," says NYC-based sex researcher Zhana Vrangalova, Ph.D. "If you combine the lips with the neck, it’s quite a turn-on." She suggests starting with the sides of the neck, kissing or brushing it gently with your fingers. "It’s such a sexy place because it’s such a vulnerable place," says McCombs.


In fact, women ranked the nape of the neck above the breasts and nipples as an erogenous zone, according to a study published in the journal Cortex. Though some people might get all Marie Antoinette about having their neck touched, neck kisses are almost always a turn-on, says McCombs. "Taking a second and making eye contact can go a long way toward creating a mood.” 2. “People often rush stimulation," she says. "It’s right at that pulse point, and it’s that first stage of when your body starts become more intimate." Touch gently at first, allowing your partner to connect with the fact that you’re touching them sensually. "It’s got a lot of nerve endings," says McCombs.

The Inner Wristīecause we're not used to being touched there, the wrist - especially the inside of the wrist - can be an exciting spot. Here, a list of erogenous zones that can get your partner - and you - all sorts of turned on this Valentine’s Day. (That's also a great question to ask yourself, she says.) Want to discover your partner’s unexplored erogenous zones? "Ask, 'What would delight you?'" suggests McCombs. But there’s also a really good reason why you shouldn’t: Exploring your partner’s body and touching on unexpected erogenous zones can bring a lot of playfulness into your sex life, says Kate McCombs, M.P.H., a NYC-based sex educator and founder of Sex Geekdom. There are plenty of reasons to bypass "boring" body parts and focus on the sweet spots when you’re canoodling.
