Oh, Nuts! or Ohnut?

The Ohnut is a sex tool created by Emily Sauer, Ohnut's Founder and CEO, after she realized painful penetration wasn't normal. "I always assumed sex was supposed to be painful sometimes, so for years, I worked around it and never spoke up," says Emily on the Ohnut.com website. Additionally, Emily says she "felt like a failure to herself and to [her] partner."

So many times I've heard stories from my clients similar to Emily's. My clients have shared that painful penetration made sex less enjoyable and messed with their confidence. And yes, this perspective includes my clients who have penises, too. Sex doesn't need to be painful, and it is an issue that can be solved with a dash of education and resources, like the Ohnut.

So how does the Ohnut help relieve painful sex? Here are 5 reasons I believe the Ohnut help anyone struggling with this issue.

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It Helps With Painful Penetration

I love telling clients about the Ohnut because it is a fantastic potential solution for people who experience pain during penetration. In addition, you can use the Ohnut for vaginal or anal penetration, so any gender can benefit from having the Ohnut be a buffer from penetrating too deeply.

The Ohnut is made with stretchy material that is body-safe. It comes with three rings that you put at the shaft of a penis, a strap-on, a dildo, or whatever it is that you're trying to keep from penetrating too deeply.

rainbow colors ohnut — *Photo Credit: OhNut*

Benefits of the Ohnut Softness

The benefit of the Ohnut being soft is that it acts as a buffer to keep the penis or the dildo from penetrating too deeply without actually getting in the way of being penetrated. The Ohnut squishes down and compresses when penetration is happening. As a result, it appears that much of the ability to penetrate would be lost. However, it still has some leeway and flexibility.

Don't Even Think Twice

Many people have reported that they don't even notice it's there. The benefit for the person with a penis is that they don't have to worry about their partners experiencing pain or having less discomfort. This can help with anxiety and worries about hurting their partners. Also, it doesn't get in the way of experiencing pleasure and enjoying the sexual experience.

There are 4 Rings for Max Comfort

It comes with up to four rings. Depending on your need, you can change the number of rings around the shaft. So maybe one day, someone needs all four because they are experiencing pelvic pain, and any penetration is starting to feel too uncomfortable. Or perhaps as they relax more and feel more aroused, they can handle being more deeply penetrated, then they can pull three off and only stick with one. So, there's a lot of wiggle room with how many to use, which is a great tool.

Other Health Issues

Right now, Ohnut is doing a research study with endometriosis patients to see if this product is helpful for people with endometriosis. Other potential benefits of the Ohnut are for people with pelvic floor issues, pelvic pain, dyspareunia (vaginal pain), or anyone experiencing painful penetration during sexual activity.

Ohnuts Founder Recommendation

Ohnuts founder Emily recommends starting with three and then going from there, so you'll be free to take them on and off as you please. She recommends using them with lube, and you can still use them with condoms. The Ohnut is a fantastic option for people who experience different kinds of penetration pain.

Ohnuts size when not stretched — *Photo Credit: OhNut*

Try Ohnut Out in Your Sex Life

When issues around penetrative pain come up in sessions, I often recommend people at least give the Ohnut a try and see if it helps. Use my affiliate link with code PASSIONLABPGH at no additional cost to you. I've talked to many clients who have tried the Ohnut and said that it does indeed help physically and psychologically, which is very important.

Anxiety about sex, particularly anxiety about painful sex, can lead to an aversion to sex. This avoidance can lead to other issues. For instance, having less and less sex or giving up on asking to have sex because one partner is tired of being rejected and told "no." If there's any way to relieve that anxiety, that's a huge deal. The more accessible and comfortable sex is, the less anxiety or avoidance that gets built around it.

If you need clarification on if this product is right for you, take their quiz and get more information on their website.

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