A collaborative writeup with quite a bit of help from karma debt
Okay, people, listen up. Oral sex is fun, slightly safer than
penetrative sex (but just slightly), and all around great fun for all
parties involved (or it should be). I want to talk not about technique
involved in oral sex, advice that would necessarily have to vary
widely depending on the giving and receiving party, but on the proper
etiquette that any polite person should employ in giving or receiving
oral sex.
See, it's like this. Oral sex is a pretty intimate thing. In a way,
it's more personal than penetrative vaginal or anal sex, since your
partner's genitals will be right up against your face, or you will
have your genitals up against their face. A close encounter
indeed.
A further word on intimacy before we begin. Sex is a raunchy, wild
thing, or at least it's supposed to be. It's supposed to be the time
when you give in to your most animalistic desires. It's supposed to be
a time for enjoyment and do what you please. Nevertheless, it's also
something that has to be shared with another person. Degree of
intimacy affects a lot what's ok and what isn't. Although in our
fantasies women say "I'm gonna clamp your head between my thighs and
make you worship me, now" and men respond "suck my cock, you saucy
wench", in almost all real situations it takes time to build up enough
intimacy with your partner up until the level when such declarations
are good; in many cases they will never be depending on your partner's
sensibilities.
Getting oral sex in the first place
Right, here's the thing. My grandparents and maybe even my dad thought
that oral sex was thoroughly gross (I know my mom doesn't, though),
but I've never had a sexual partner with whom oral sex wasn't given or
offered almost always on the first sexual encounter or soon
thereafter. Sexual mores are simply changing. That coupled with the
great availability of pornographic materials, be they
graphical or not, means that oral sex is
pretty much a given and a part of everyone's sex life. The relative
safety of oral sex as regards pregnancy (but not STDs, remember, use flavoured condoms and dental dams!) is
another point in favour.
Degree of intimacy matters a lot here. The first time you have sex
with someone, you probably still will not have enough intimacy and
comfort yet to actually request oral sex. It's a deeply personal
thing. While there probably is a time and place to say "lick me, now"
on the first date, this is more likely than not an inappropriate
request. Sexual requests get more appropriate as intimacy builds up
with your partner. This, however, takes time, probably at least a few
weeks and almost always several months. You are to be the judge of how
much intimacy you already share with this person.
That being said, don't push it, at least, not at first. It's probably
not ok to even suggest it yet. If your partner wants to give you oral
sex, you'll know very quickly, but requesting it too soon is probably
a bad idea. In case your partner is ready to give, be sure you're
ready to receive. That is, keep clean. And all in all, show some
appreciation for receiving it. If it isn't the best oral sex you've
had, gently try to suggest to your partner ways to improve
it. Never criticise; just suggest. Don't say "you're doing it wrong",
say "I like it like this". Sex is at the time when we're most
vulnerable, and any sort of sharp criticism here is liable to be quite
damaging to the whole experience.
Whether you're going to be giving or receiving, here are three pieces
of advice: communicate, communicate and communicate. Putting your
mouth on another person's genitals is an intimate act. The best way to
not offend anyone is to communicate your likes and dislikes,
upfront. If you like how they do it, tell them. If you don't like how
it's done, tell them what you like. Tell them, faster, slower, deeper,
harder, or do that thing with your tongue.
Boys and girls during reception
Be very considerate to the giving partner, as this is a very private
and generous performance. You're getting all the pleasure at this
point; your partner has decided that it's your turn to have
fun while they do all the work. Relax. If you're a guy, don't thrust
or push the head of your partner into your genitals. This may result
in shoving your penis against your partner's throat and inducing an
unpleasant gag reflex. While some fellatists may be ok
with such actions, either by a greater degree of intimacy or simply
better control of their own gag reflex in the throat, most people
simply don't train to have anything shoved down their throat. If
you're a girl, remember that it may get a little
difficult to breathe sometimes with a vulva covering your face, so
depending on the position, you
may need to understand if your partner needs to take a few breathing
breaks.
Be generally courteous. Gratitude is always in order. Moan
appreciatively whenever you can, or gently suggest your partner to try
something else in case it's not going perfectly. Let your partner know
how much you're enjoying it, how great this is, during and after the
act, whenever possible.
Cleanliness is of the utmost importance. Odors are inherently present
in areas where skin meets skin. You sweat and unfortunately, they
don't make crotch deodorant. Wash off with soap and water or even a
quick rub down with a warm wash cloth can help. If you're an
uncircumcised male, remember to pull back the foreskin and clean the
glans and the top of the shaft. Moreover, this can help to remove any
loose pubic hairs that may otherwise end up in the mouth. There is
always the option of removing hair from this area too. By getting rid
of the hair in the area, the sweat and odor does not have anything to
cling to, creating a more pleasant experience for all
concerned. Shaving and depilatory creams work well for this.
Further, for women, this is even more important because you also have
the issue of how urine flows out of the urethra and the resulting
possibility of toilet tissue lint. You know what I mean. Your loved
one may not want to smell that up close and personal or need fiber
added to their diet. Wash off with soap and water or even a quick rub
down with a warm wash cloth can help. Further, this can help to remove
any loose pubic hairs that may otherwise end up in the mouth. Waxing,
shaving, depilatories are also considerations. Some may love a nice,
natural growth of pubic hair, for others its just in the way and ends
up as a distraction.
If you're going to ejaculate, it is exceedingly good manners to let
your lover know when you are ready to come, either with a breathy "I'm
about to come" or something else along those lines so that they can be
prepared. If the person performing plans to swallow, have a glass of
water or juice nearby to help wash everything down afterwards. Semen
can tend to get mucuosy in the throat. If you plan to spit, have a
cloth, tissue or napkin somewhere nearby to use for this purpose.
Whilst sucking cock
If you've decided to take the plunge, what should you do if your lover
hasn't followed one of the hygiene rules given above? If you want to
really offer the other cheek, you could ignore this trespass for now
and proceed anyways, but this is probably an unreasonable
expectation. Rather, suggest to your partner "hey, this is a lovely
penis, but would you mind going to bathroom for a second and cleaning
up first?" or something like that.
What about spit or swallow? This completely depends on what you and
your partner prefer I'm not going to debate which is better or
why. Obviously if this is someone that you wouldn't have sex without a
condom with, you should not perform fellatio without one
either. Bodily fluids are bodily fluids. Rub some of the "warming"
lube on his penis and cover it with a flavored condom. You'll both be
safe and happy.
Some enjoy having a man hold their hair or head while they perform
fellatio, it can be a real turn on to know that you are performing in
the exact depth and speed that the recipient likes. For others, a
thrust too deep into the mouth can trigger a gag reflex. Do not ever
push someone's head down on your penis if you haven't talked or asked
if this is ok. Bad things can happen, remember, there's an entire set
of teeth in that mouth.
Lastly, if you're enjoying doing this for your man, do share. Not only
is it usually an intense turn-on for him to know that you're enjoying
it too, it's also very important to be honest and sharing. If you're
not enjoying it, the fact of the matter is that you probably shouldn't
be doing this at all, or you should talk about it with him.
Many of the previous remarks apply, especially as far as breaches of
hygiene are concerned. If your lover failed to observe one of the
above recommendations of hygiene, then you have the choice of being a
supreme gentleman or lady and proceeding with the tongue-teasing
anyways, or you can gently suggest that she go and clean.
As regards to women and our society, here's a special note: most, many
girls have at least a few issues with the general aesthetic of their
bodies, in particular with their genitals. It is a widespread idea that
the vulva and vagina are ugly, or that they stink, and other such
similar nonsense. Therefore, under no circumstance criticise or
express any sort of distaste for this gorgeous temple of Venus you're
about to lovingly caress with your tongue and lips. In fact, if you
can mention its beauty or how much it pleases you, or how much you're
enjoying doing this (and hopefully you are), do so. If you can't do
any of these things, then best to shut up, and if you aren't enjoying
doing this, best not to do it at all and talk about it with your
woman.
Some girls like to lie there quietly, some like to moan, many will
move their pelvis a little, some may even attempt to grind their
clitoris against your mouth or even your nose. It is your role to
accommodate for all of these behaviours. I must again emphasise the
importance of communication in all this. Make sure she's enjoying it;
if you have doubts, ask.
It's highly likely that at some point she will want some internal
stimulation with your fingers, besides whatever else you're doing with
your lips and tongue. In that case, make sure your fingernails are
clean and trimmed, no jagged edges. In case it's necessary, she may
have a nail file handy for bad fingernails. Cleanliness also includes not going from anal stimulation to any kind of genital stimulation. Bacteria from the anus can create a nasty infection in the vagina. Don't do it. If you need more fingers and have already used some for anal stimulation, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before proceeding with clitoral stimulation or inside the vagina.
While on the topic of licking slit, a special consideration has to be made for facial hair in the case of males. Since giving oral sex to a woman means rubbing your face against her genitals a lot more than a blowjob, a stubble on an unshaved face can have more of a deleterious effect. So, a gentleman would have a proper shave before conferring any kind of oral action upon a woman. Take note.
As regards sex toys, vibrators and the like, if she wants to use them
in conjunction with your tongue and lips, you should accommodate for
that too. In the case of men, sometimes they feel threatened with
inadequacy by the presence of sex toys, but this is unwarranted. Toys
can heighten the experience. If you need a primer on how to use it on
her in case she lets you operate it, ask. Bear in mind that it's often
not necessary to insert vibrators, but she'll let you know how to use
it if you ask.
Another thing to emphasise is
to keep teeth out of this. General culture seems to talk a lot about
how important it is to keep teeth away from penises, but the same
isn't often said about vulvas, although it should be.
Put your heart and mind into it. Respect the pussy. Respect it
well. Love it kindly. Treat it well. She will be able to detect your
level of devotion.
Wrapping up...
If you bring your partner to orgasm, it's nice to let them enjoy it
for a while. Women often want to be held and kissed after orgasm; men
often too, despite what social conventions sometimes say. Some people don't like being kissed by someone who just provided oral sex; others don't have a problem with it. As usual, ask if it's ok to kiss.
If the oral
sex leads to further sex, well then go with that and see where it
leads. Talk, whisper sweet nothings, love each other's bodies, and
enjoy!
Happy face fucking!