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Fascinating facts about nipples!

There is no denying that there is a lot of hype surrounding the women’s breasts. From trying to figure out if there is actually something such as a ‘normal’ pair of breasts to the constant sexualization of the twins, there is certainly no other body part which attracts as much attention. However, we often fail to pay attention to the tiny little body parts known as nipples. Yes, there is certainly much more to women's nipples than the ability to feed offsprings.

For the uninitiated, The nipple is the raised bump on top of the breast that sits on the circular area known as the areola. From nipple hair, the size of the areola to the average height of nipples, here are five fascinating facts about nipples.

1. Nipple makeup is a thing

No, we are not kidding. The Japanese have actually invented something known as nipple makeup which is used to provide pinkish tint to those nips. The idea is said to be originated from the fact that Asian nipples are usually browner in colour.

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​Some people have more than two nipples

If you thought that Chandler’s ‘nubbin’ was a rare occurrence, you are in for a shock. Some people do have extra nipples which are known as supernumerary nipples. Yes, the presence of multiple is known as polymastia or polythelia. An Indian man was found to have seven extra nipples in the year 2012.

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​‘Nipplegasm’ is actually real

It is exactly what it sounds like--orgasming via nipple touching alone. Some women may actually reach orgasm through nipple stimulation. However, your nipples need to really sensitive for the same and the experience completely depends from person to person.

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​Rock hard nipples may be a sign of sexual arousal

While there are a lot of reasons why nipples get erect, sexual arousal might top the list. More often than not, the first sign of sexual arousal in women is the swelling up of the nipples up to 25 per cent.

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​Nipple hair is normal

If you were worried about tiny bumps of hair follicles or thick, black hair around your areola, it is important to remember that hairy nipples are a pretty common occurrence among women. From fluctuations in hormones, overproduction of male hormones, certain medications and medical conditions, there are plenty of reasons why you have coarse and wiry hairs on your nipples.

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