Vancouver Island University's Newspaper Volume 41

Nav-A-Sutra: Working With Your Hands.
With Special Guest Julie Fatale

by Rachel Wilde


DISCLAIMER: The following may be offensive to some readers. This article is meant to serve as an introduction, not as a guide. The Nav. advises that if you are interested, please do more research.

Fisting, the practice of inserting a whole hand into a woman’s vagina, is emotionally and physically intense. It’s all about trust and desire and intimacy, and a woman has to want to be fisted in order to open herself so dramatically to someone else.

However, for those who crave deep penetration and have the need to be completely filled, nothing beats fisting in giving those feelings. Even the most subtle of movements can feel gargantuan when you are so unalterably penetrated. As for those on the giving end, fisting allows for an incredibly primal connection. When you’re that deep inside a woman, you can feel every minute ripple and pulse of her arousal.

When done correctly, fisting does not hurt. This is because when a woman is sexually aroused, her vagina expands and balloons out; which makes sense when you remember that she is able to expand enough to accommodate a baby during birth. However, fisting is all about foreplay and arousal, and thus requires plenty of time and patience. This isn’t quickie material.

Also, communication is key to fisting. If a woman is going to receive a hand in her vagina, she needs to be relaxed mentally as well as physically. As such, make sure that she is in charge of the whole process. She needs to be aware of her body and her needs so she can communicate how much, how fast, and how intensely her partner can enter her. Remember, if she says “stop,” do so.

So, for those who’d like to give fisting a try, here’s a stepby- step how-to guide. First of all, spend plenty of time making sure the woman being fisted is thoroughly turned on. Once she is, put on a latex glove and coat your hand liberally with lube to reduce friction and provide protection from scratching and STIs.

Begin by inserting one finger and then work your way up to two, three, and four. Some women may also enjoy clitoral stimulation as you do this, but for others it may be too intense. Next, tuck your thumb into the palm of your hand and cup your fingers around it, like a duck’s bill. The idea, of course, is to try and get your hand as small as possible.

Enter her vagina up to the widest part of your hand, with your knuckles facing her tailbone. Then, slowly rotate your hand while gently pushing in. Getting your knuckles through is the most difficult part, so add more lube if needed. All the while, she should be breathing deep and trying to relax. A slight rotation of the wrist should be all you need to get past her pubic bone and inside her vagina. Your hand will naturally curl up into a shape much like the sign language letter “T” once inside.

Remember, if it is too much for her along the way, stop. Take a break. Or, if things start to hurt, back off to two or three fingers, and work your way back up with more lube and maybe a different angle. Let her take the lead. Also, keep in mind that not all women can tolerate fisting, so you may have to stop altogether. Remember it is her pleasure you are after, so respect her wishes.

Once you are inside, however, you can hold still, gently move in and out, or gently rotate your wrist. The key word here is “gently.” Even the smallest movement can feel huge and intense, and harsh or large movements increase the chance of you hitting and bruising her cervix.

Finally, once you’re finished, never yank your hand out of your partner. Getting out should be taken just as slowly and gently as going in. Also, remember that fisting can make your partner feel vulnerable, so be sure to take the time to cool down together.

Fisting is intense, but it can also be one of the most intimate sexual activities you’ll ever experience. So, if you decide that fisting is for you, just remember: use communication, patience, time, foreplay, and lube—lots and lots of lube—to create an experience you’ll never forget.