Bezzy communities provide meaningful connections with others living with chronic conditions. Join Bezzy on the web or mobile app. Certain practices along with open communication may make the experience more pleasurable for both partners. Penis-in-vagina sex is not the be-all-end-all of sex.
Oral sex can be just as pleasurable β if not more so β than penetrative sex. You know whose genital juice tastes like cookies and cream? We all have a taste down there. Avoid garlic, onions, asparagus, and cabbage, which reportedly make for a less-than-pleasant flavor. Any skin-to-skin contact with the genitals can spread STIs.
The same goes for contact with vaginal, penile, or anal secretions. But did you know that you should be getting regular oral exams , too? Your dentist can inspect your mouth to check for sores, lumps, or other abnormalities that could be a sign of an STI. Oral exams are also used to check for signs of oral cancer. Certain strains of HPV can cause oral cancer.
Do you really flick the clit? You can! Lightly flicking the clit with your tongue can be a nice way to mix things up and build pleasure. Think soft puppy tongue licking an ice cream cone β not woodpecker destroying a tree. Should you insert your tongue or keep things penetration-free? Some people find the mere idea of being tongued hot AF, but fewer nerve endings in the opening means less sensation.
If they like it then go to town. Things can get messy, so focusing on the clit is probably the better way to go. Know that blood can have an odor and a metallic taste. With a little determination and imagination, you can turn pretty much any penetrative sex position into an oral sex position. The best barrier method you can use when giving oral to someone with a vulva is a dental dam.
