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If I Use A Vibrator Will I Become
Dependent on It

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by Dr. Al Cooper and Dr. Coralie Scherer

 
Question: If I use a vibrator for most of my sexual experiences alone and with a lover will I become dependent on it and be unable to climax without it?

Your concern is often expressed to sexual experts; many people worry about this. No, you will not become physiologically dependent on a vibrator but you might become somewhat psychologically dependent on it.

No other form of neurological stimulation can match the intensity, consistency, and durability of a vibrator, but what is absent is the closeness, the affection, and even the variability of a lover. Consider the vibrator as a different form of stimulation along with the feelings you get from your lover's penis, mouth, or hand (or whatever other body parts you enjoy!).

About the Author:

Dr. Al Cooper, was the clinical director at the San Jose Marital and Sexuality Centre (408-248-9737) and ran the training program for Counseling and Psychological Services at Stanford University. Dr. Cooper was internationally known for his work in sexuality.

Dr. Coralie Scherer coordinates online services for the Centre and specializes in sexual trauma, women's issues, and marital therapy.

Originally published 03/18/98
Revised 1/26/09 by Marlene M. Maheu, Ph.D.

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