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Oral sex is the act of using the mouth, lips, or tongue to stimulate a partner's genitals. Cunnilingus, anilingus, and fellatio are all types of oral sex, referring respectively to the stimulation of a vagina or clitoris, anus, or penis via licking or sucking.
Regardless of your genital anatomy, feminist counselor and psychotherapist Ashley D. Sweet, M. Many people consider oral sex to be more pleasurable than other forms of sexual play, she adds, and this may explain why: "The tongue is a soft yet strong set of muscles that can create powerful, pleasurable sensations on the genitals that are unlike any other form of stimulation.
People may prefer oral sex for many reasons, including Sweet's assertion that they enjoy the taste, up-close visuals, and smell of their partner. Another large perk of oral sex is it provides balance in pleasure. For example, people with clitorises engaging in penetrative sex typically have difficulty reaching orgasm, whereas a penis can experience ejaculation in much less time with fewer barriers.
Because of this, Cline says sex partners can use oral sex "as the orgasmic equalizer, a metaphorical appetizer, the main course, or dessert. The 69 oral sex position requires you and your partner to align yourselves on top of each other in opposite directions, giving you each prime access to each other's genitals.
Usually one partner lies on their back and the other lies atop them with their knees straddling the other person's head. No matter your gender or anatomy, the 69 is a great oral sex position for women, plus those who are interested in blowjobs positions.
However, this position isn't without its solvable downsides. Because of this, some couples explore this position by lying on their sides and facing their partner's genitals, which Cline says gives your neck a break. Or they do the 68, a variation of the 69 where your partner lies on their back as you lie on your back on top of them with your crotch in their face.
From that angle, you can tease your partner with controlled movements of your genitals through pressure, rhythm and depth. You sit; they kneel. Whether you try it to give a blowjob or stimulate a clitoris, the sitting oral sex position involves the receiver sitting with their pelvis at the edge of a chair, couch, bed, kitchen counter or any comfortable surface while the giver kneels down and pleases them orally.
To make this position more comfortable, the giver can put a pillow beneath their knees. And on the receiving end, people with vulvas can place their foot or leg on their partner's shoulder to provide a deeper all-access pass to their genitals. While you lie on your stomach, spread your legs and arch your hips slightly so your partner can orally pleasure you from behind.
A pillow can help! This oral sex position caters to people with vulvas, and you also have free range to pleasure yourself with toys or your hands at the same time. It's also great for rim jobs. Because the giver isn't arching, elevating, or extending their butt, this is a bit more comfortable than doggy style, but they can still access the same parts of the receiver's body.
Just lie back and take it. A perfect and comfortable oral sex position for people with penises or vulvas, this one is simple and straightforward: Lie back on a comfortable surface typically a bed or couch while your partner lies on their stomach in between your legs and pleases you.
Feel free to bend your knees, keep them flat on the bed, or wrap them around your partner's head. There are different names for this oral sex position, but here's how to do it: One partner lies on their back with their head going slightly over the edge of the bed. The other partner stands over them, leaning forward so their crotch sits directly on the bottom partner's mouth.
You can try this facing your partner's body or face, but you might want to access the rest of their body for a sexy view and the ability to please them. This may not be the best blowjob position for the giving partner as it's not very neck-friendly, but you can easily make it one if the top partner lowers the penis into their partner's mouth. Or if the bottom partner has a penis too, the top partner can suck them off at the same time, turning this upside-down position into Sometimes called queening, the face-sitting oral sex position is just as it sounds—one partner straddles the face of the other person, who can then lick, suck, or kiss their partner's genitals.
What's fun and sexy about this position is that it lets "the receiver participate more interactively by grinding and moving their hips," says Cline. Plus, it "invites in a feeling of domination and submission, which can be incredibly erotic. To make this a blowjob position, have the receiver sit at an angle and "feed" their penis into the giver's mouth to reduce any neck tension or discomfort and the risk of suffocation.
Fingers and anal beads are best if your partner enjoys the sensation of an in-and-out motion. Prostate massagers are best if your partner is interested and has a penis. Butt plugs are best if your partner enjoys a full sensation. A cute little plug makes that a non-issue. If the classic 69 sex position isn't working for you, or you want to switch it up, give these three sex position variations a whirl. If you're either turned off or triggered by being semi-suffocated by your parter's bits, Struyk recommends this iteration.
Plus, unlike the OG 69 position, nobody has to do neck sit-ups or cat-cow for it to feel good. How well this standing 69 sex position works will depend on the height of the bed and the partner who is doing the standing, says Finn. This less common, but easy-to-get-into 69 sex position variation requires one partner to lie on their back on the bed with their head over the edge of the mattress, while the other partner stands on the floor above them, straddling their mouth.
Because of the vulnerability of the lying partner's position, make sure you establish a non-verbal safe word like two taps on the outer thigh or raising a hand so that if the bottom partner needs a breather they can communicate it, suggests Queen. Sure, you might not be able to get pregnant from ing, but STIs can be transmitted through oral se x. And unfortunately, orally transmitted infections rarely cause more than a sore throat and most healthcare providers don't test for them unless you specifically request it.
When in doubt, protection is always your means of prevention. By Gabrielle Kassel Updated January 22, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Save FB Tweet More. Credit: Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong. How it works : Two people align themselves so that each person's mouth is near the other's genitals. This is done by having one person lie down on their back.
The other lies on top of them with their knees straddling their partner's head. The two people can then perform oral sex on one another. In opposite-sex partners, the woman is typically the person on top, whereas the man is on his back. Pro tip : Use a pillow or a sex wedge if you're struggling to reach or find yourself straining your neck or another part of your body.
How it works: It's the same as the classic, however, instead of the woman being on top, the man is. Perks of variation: While not inherent in the variation itself, the inverted 69 position tends to be a rougher experience.
It's an ideal position for women who like to deepthroat because with the man on top, he has more control of his thrusting ability and can go a lot harder and deeper down the throat.
How it works : If you're lucky enough to have a sex swing , then you absolutely need to try 69 while using it. One partner lays back in the swing, with the straps around their back, lower butt, and heels. The second partner, with their legs firmly planted on the floor, bends over.
From there, your genitals are in each other's faces, and you can start sucking! Perks of variation: Typically, sex swing positions are much more about vaginal and anal penetration, so this is a fun way to include oral while on a sex swing. How it works: Instead of positioning one on top of the other, both participants are lying on their sides.
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