Pompoir
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Pompoir is a sexual technique where a woman uses her pelvic floor muscles to rhythmically stimulate a partner's penis while both remain still.[1] A woman on top uses subtle, wave-like contractions of her internal vaginal muscles to massage the penis, focusing on internal control.[2]
Quick Facts
- Also known as
- Singapore grip
- Practitioners
- Devadasis (female temple attendants)
- Field
- Sexual technique
Facts from the source article.
Key facts and history
Pompoir techniques are a trans-cultural phenomenon with many names, including "kabazzah" in Arabic and "the Singapore grip"[3] Historically, these techniques have been practiced by many Asian cultures, especially followers of the Tantra, Tao, and Kama Sutra.[3] A variant called Kabzah, originating from South Asia, involves the woman using abdominal muscle contractions while the partner remains passive.[4] The French word "pompoir" comes from the Tamil city name "Pahmpur" via transliteration.[5]
Devadasis, who were female temple attendants skilled in dance and sexual techniques, performed this practice in India over 3,000 years ago.[5] The technique was refined in places such as Thailand and Japan and spread across Asia, especially among elite escort communities.[6] J. G. Farrell's novel "The Singapore Grip" and its 2020 TV adaptation take their title from this sexual technique.[7] Cleopatra and Wallis Simpson are among the historical figures said to have used pompoir.[7]
What the cited sources add
The blog "kittyonapedestal" states that pompoir techniques originated in India over 3,000 years ago as a tantric exercise.[3] The same source lists numerous cultural names for the practice, including "takotsubi" in Japanese and "cangrejera" in Spanish.[3] That guide notes that pompoir involves more specific control than traditional Kegel contractions.[8][9] The guide also explains that pompoir can be practiced for solo masturbation to bring oneself to orgasm.[8]
The Radio Times article confirms that "the Singapore Grip" refers to a technique where the woman uses vaginal muscles to stimulate the man while both remain stationary.[10]
References
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Schowalter, "pom-pwar", p. 8; Ramachandran, "ITV Drama 'Singapore Grip' Called 'Harmful Non-Representation' For Colonialism Portrayal (EXCLUSIVE)", Variety.com, 8 September 2020; "The title references a slang phrase for a sexual technique said to be used by local sex workers", Wearebeats.wordpress.com, 8 September 2020 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Suzie Heumann, Susan M. Campbell, The Everything Great Sex Book: From Sensuous to Sizzling, the Hottest Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Spicing Up Your Sex Lif; Bobby Dempsey, Tantric Sex, David & Charles, 2007, , pp. 229-230; Suzie Heumann, "Pompoir and the mare's trick: Beyond sex positions", Netplaces.com; John, "Sivananda Yoga - Beyond sex positions", Nostringsdating.net; "Asanas - Beyond sex positions", Tantra.com (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- kittyonapedestal, "History of Pompoir", kittyonapedestal, 2023-04-25. facts only, no text reused. kittyonapedestal.substack.com
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Kick, Russ, ed. (2006) Everything You Know about Sex Is Wrong: the Disinformation guide to the extremes of human sexuality (and everything in between). New York; Love, Brenda (1992) The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books ; p. 146.; Quentin, Rod (2001) The Art of Sex. (Body Works.) Sheffield: Quentin Publications ; p. 56.; Kuriansky, Judith “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tantric Sex”; p. 208. (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: kittyonapedestal, "History of Pompoir", kittyonapedestal, 2023-04-25; Blackledge, "The Story of V: A Natural History of Female Sexuality", Rutgers University Press, 2004, p. 231; kittyonapedestal, "History of Pompoir", kittyonapedestal, 2023-04-25 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Cacciari, "High spatial resolution pressure distribution of the vaginal canal in Pompoir practitioners: A biomechanical approach for assessing the pelvic floor", Clinical Biomechanics, August 2017, p. 53–60 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "What is the 'Singapore Grip'? The meaning behind the name of ITV's new period drama", Radio Times; "Was Wallis Simpson a Vaginal Gymnast?" (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "How to Do Pompoir Exercises". facts only, no text reused. gohddess.com
- Wikipedia, "Pompoir" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "How to Do Pompoir Exercises" (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- "What is the 'Singapore Grip'? The meaning behind the name of ITV's new period drama", Radio Times. facts only, no text reused. radiotimes.com
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