The effect of Clitstim (Vielle™) on sexual response induced by masturbation in female volunteers

Abstract

Clitstim (Vielle™) is a finger-cot shaped device that has been designed to increase digital clitoral stimulation when worn on a finger. Effects on the sexual response of 16 female volunteers of Clitstim-use and non-use (control) were compared in a randomized within subject study in which each subject reported on four episodes of Clitstim-use and four control episodes of masturbation. Orgasm latency was timed using a stop clock. Clitstim-use, compared to non-use, was associated with a shorter orgasm latency (5.57 vs. 13.05 minutes, p=0.005), an increased orgasm attainment rate (95.3% vs. 82.8%, p=0.044) and enhanced ease of attaining orgasm (4.25 vs. 3.0, p=0.005). Clitstim-use was also associated with increased orgasmic satisfaction (4.0 vs. 3.0, p=0.001). On the basis of these results, Clitstim may be helpful in the treatment of women who experience difficulty or delay in attaining orgasm. The improvement in orgasm consistency with Clitstim-use may be useful in the management of other forms of female sexual dysfunction.