How To Use

LITTLE OUCHIES ARE SELF-REGULATION TOOLS, DESIGNED TO HELP YOU MANAGE SENSORY OVERLOAD, ANXIETY, OR URGE-BASED BEHAVIORS IN A SAFE WAY

1. Roll it in your hands

Rolling in your hands provides calming, rhythmic sensory input that helps reduce anxiety, improve focus, and keep your body grounded. It offers a safe way to self-regulate when you're feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stressed.

2. Press into your thighs or chest

Pressing into your thighs or chest gives deep pressure input that can calm the nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and help you feel more secure and grounded. It’s especially helpful during moments of stress, anxiety, or sensory overload.

3. Squeeze with rhythm to reduce stress

Squeezing with a rhythm provides calming, repetitive input that helps regulate emotions, lower stress, and improve focus. The steady motion can soothe the body and mind, making it easier to feel in control and present.

4. Soft, Flexible & perfect for redirecting harmful urges

Ideal for redirecting harmful urges like skin-picking or hair-pulling. Its comforting texture provides soothing sensory input, helping you self-regulate in a healthy, supportive way.

5. Roll across your arms, legs, or back

Rolling across your arms, legs, or back gives gentle, soothing pressure that helps calm the body, increase body awareness, and reduce sensory overload. It can bring a sense of comfort, grounding, and emotional relief.

How To Choose

THERE ARE SO MANY LITTLE OUCHIES TO CHOOSE FROM, LET US HELP YOU FIND THE ONE THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

1. Check in with yourself

What do you need right now? What matters most to you in a sensory tool? Do you prefer single-sensory input or multi-sensory input?

2. Choose your intensity

How much sensory input do you want? Are you looking for moderate pain stimulation or something more intense?

Little Ouchies are designed for intentional pain stimulation as a safer alternative to behaviors like skin picking or cheek biting. Our three intensity levels help you choose how much sensory input you want:

  • Grippie — 5/10 intensity, our classic texture. Great for grounding and a solid starting point, especially for those with more sensitive skin.
  • Spikie — 7.5/10 intensity, more intense than Grippie and designed for stronger tactile feedback.
  • Spikie MAX — 9/10 intensity, the most intense texture we offer, designed for people who need MAXIMUM pain stimulation.

Recommendation: If you’re new to Little Ouchies, we suggest starting with Grippie or Spikie before trying Spikie MAX.

3. Pick your sensory additions

What kind of sensory feedback are you looking for? Do you want a pain stim tool only, or would you also like audible and/or physical feedback? Choose options like Spin, Click, or a Spin-Click combo.

If you choose a Click feature, consider whether you want audible clicky feedback or a quiet click to minimize distractions.

4. Make it your own

Choose what colors you love, and customize to your heart’s desire!

Just A Heads Up

1. Use under adult supervision

Ensure it is used safely and appropriately. Supervision helps prevent misuse, accidental harm, or damage to the tool.

2. Intended for external use only

External use only to ensure safety and proper function. It is not designed to be placed in the mouth, ears, or any other part of the body, as this could cause injury, choking, or damage to the tool. External use helps keep it clean, effective, and safe.

3. Always inspect tool before use

Inspect before use to ensure it is clean, undamaged, and safe. Checking for any cracks, loose parts, or dirt helps prevent injury and ensures the tool works properly.

4. Discontinue tool if damaged

Discontinue if damaged as may cause injury or stop working properly. Using a damaged tool can be unsafe and less effective.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call 988. help is available