Nipple Covers in the USA

What are nipple covers?

They are accessories that cover or decorate the nipples and draw attention to the chest. Most are fabric or silicone pasties that stick to the skin; the Burlesque Pasties by Bijoux Indiscrets, 6 cm in diameter, and the Euphoria by CalExotics, 7.5 cm with a ring, have an adhesive silicone layer and can be reused. Not all of them stick on: the Anaïs Pearl are a metal and crystal piece of jewellery with chains, and the Armony magnetic model is made of silicone, vibrates and recharges via USB. The simplest are satin or nude covers, designed to be worn without a bra under thin clothing. The more eye-catching ones have spinning burlesque-style tassels, star, heart or skull shapes, sequins, crystals or dangling chains. You wear them with a lingerie set, in a show or as a provocative alternative to a bra.

Types of nipple covers

• Plain: satin or nude, so they don't show under a T-shirt or a thin dress. If support is what you're after, also look at adhesive bras.
• Tassels or sequins: the burlesque classics, with tassels that spin as you move.
• Chains or crystals: they have dangling chains, pearls or rhinestones and go well with body jewellery.
• Magnetic: they are held by magnets instead of adhesive, and some are designed more to stimulate than to decorate.

How to choose

• Fastening: adhesive or magnet. With adhesive ones, check whether they come with spare strips.
• Material: the product page says whether they are fabric, silicone, metal or crystal.
• Shape and size: check the photo and the product page to see how much they cover. If you don't want them to show, they should cover the whole nipple.
• Water: only the ones the product page marks as fully waterproof (submersible) can get wet.

Nipple covers: frequently asked questions

Do nipple covers fall off during wear?

Good quality ones don't. They use a hypoallergenic adhesive that is activated by body heat and stays firm for hours, and they often include spare adhesive strips. Apply them to clean, dry skin with no cream, and if you have sensitive skin, test the adhesive on a small area first.

How do you remove adhesive nipple covers?

Peel them off gently from the edge, rather than tearing them off in one go.

Do they show under clothes?

The plain satin or nude ones barely do: they are designed to be worn without a bra under thin clothing. The ones with tassels, chains or sequins are made to be seen.

Are magnetic nipple covers tight?

They can feel tighter than adhesive ones, because they are held in place by magnets. If you feel pain or tingling, take them off. If you have a pacemaker or another implant, read the warnings on the product page first.