Take a Taste: Oral 101
So, let’s whet your appetite for some deliciously delightful oral sex.
Think about our mouths - one of the reasons a hot make-out sesh feels incredible is because of all the sensations we can experience using only our mouth. A nibble over the sensitive flesh of the lips or a quick flick of a wet tongue has the power to make a person tremble. After all, the tongue is a pleasure organ too! Oral isn’t just about the receiver, you know.
Sucking cock is so much more than meets the eye – or head, or tongue. The common misconception about pleasuring the peen is that folks assume you have to be able to perform a porn-star-esque deep throating BJ in order to provide them with the most sensation. But, while swallowing your partner’s sword can definitely be sexy and stimulating, it’s not the only way to blow them away. The head of the penis is the most sensitive part, so circling the tip with the tongue can bring on some toe-curling results, and you can even kick it up a notch by using a lubed-up stroker (the Good Head line is designed with this move in mind) to get the whole shaft involved while that tongue is at work. A vibrating ring is also a nice way to add extra stimulation for the wearer too.
It’s one thing to eat, but it’s another to devour with desire. Much like the tip of penis, the vulva’s most sensitive location will be the super nerve-dense head of the clitoris. Each clit likes to be flicked and sucked differently so be sure to check in so you’re giving them exactly what they like – add in some dirty talk and let your breath tease the vulva while you learn where and how they want you. Tongue vibes can also be worn for a little extra sensation, or tag-teaming with a hand-held vibe when your tongue needs a break or wants to explore elsewhere is a must. Makes it easier to stay for seconds!
Don’t leave the booty off the menu! The rim of the anus (hence the name rimming) has deliciously sensitive nerve endings that feel fantastic for any booty. Some people like to circle the anus and lightly penetrate with their tongue. Others approach it more like making out -- the sensitivity of the anus and of the mouth are surprisingly similar, so this rosebud kiss is often very sexy for both partners. Ask your partner to give you feedback, then experiment! Wanna take sensations up a notch? Vibrators can feel really amazing on the outside of the anus, or add in a lubed-up booty plug to penetrate between licks and kisses.
One of the biggest tips to enhancing oral is to be sure to continue to touch the rest of the body. Nearby you have the balls, labia, and booty cheeks to caress and lavish with some extra love. Or you could go deeper with some internal play and slide inside them vaginally or anally. The nipples can often still be reached but adding nipple clamps or clips with a chain gives for a convenient way to reach up and give a little tug to stir up the rest of the body. And like with most play, adding a blindfold and holding your partner's hands down or using restraints can intensify the sensation of being taken and ravished.
Just because you plan to play safely doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun! Arching your boo’s back in ecstasy can absolutely still be done through the thin layer of latex, or non-latex if you’re allergic. Dental dams, plastic wrap, and condoms all work nicely for when you’re looking to spread thighs but not STIs. For the art of rimming, if you’re planning on dining raw (that’s sans-protection), rinsing the rectum with an anal douche will help to cleanse the area of bacteria and other unwanted guests in the area.
Flavored lube can be a wonderful addition to oral play, and no, not to mask the taste of the body. We’re firm believers here that our genitals do not need to smell like roses or taste like strawberries in order to be savored. Sampling the intoxicating flavors of our lovers can be an incredibly rewarding and intimate act, and for some, adding a flavored lube can help with focusing less on technique, and more on the task at hand; lick it up, baby! Not to mention, if you are using a barrier for safety, the flavor might offer more to enjoy licking than the taste of the condom or dam alone.
So, whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a light snack, or a whole three-course meal, we wanted to remind you that food doesn’t have to be the only thing you look forward to putting in your mouth 😏.
