polish the pearl

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Meaning · English

To masturbate by stimulating one's clitoris.

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Women sometimes tell us that part of the reason they settle for not coming during intercourse is because they're terrified their partner would be offended if they reached down to polish the pearl while they're having sex.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “polish the pearl” mean?

To masturbate by stimulating one's clitoris.

Is “polish the pearl” formal or informal?

polish the pearl is generally slang, vulgar.