If you were to compare oral sex lovers with the Romans...
...the rimming fans would be something like the Gauls – who defy all pre-judges, uptight killjoys and naysayers!
In our day and age, when "normal" anal sex has not yet completely crossed the threshold of being a socially acceptable sexual practice (but fortunately it is becoming more and more popular!), rimming still has a long way to go. Unfortunately! Because it is incredibly sensual, somehow wicked and unbelievably intense.
We FAQ you hard: Whether rimming smells or tastes funny, how best to approach it, which positions are the most fun, what risks exist and how to avoid them, we answer them in detail in this article.
So forget everything that evil tongues say and start licking!
What is rimming?
Rimming is an oral sex practice in which the anus (external anal sphincter + perineum) and the entire butt region are pampered with the mouth: from kissing, nibbling and licking to penetration with the tongue.
The bottom is a highly erogenous zone from the thighs to the anus and lower back. The different sensitive areas can be wonderfully pampered and you can work your way orally from the outside to the inside. As a receiver, you give yourself over to the sensual, intense tongue and lip play and as a giver, you enjoy your partner's ass and how intensely he or she gets into the oral performance.
Rimming is often also referred to as anilingus, ass licking, rim job or anal-oral. If you like it a bit harder, you can also try ass eating in terms of execution and choice of words.
Of course, tongue play is equally great for men's and women's asses! Not only homosexual couples of both sexes can let off steam and discover things here, heterosexual women and men also often have a - sometimes undiscovered - weakness for a licked ass.
The important thing is that you can fully commit to it and that both partners enjoy their active or passive role – then it really can't be compared to anything else!
Preparation, cleanliness and hygiene during rimming
Hygiene is not only the most important but also probably the most inhibiting issue when it comes to anilingus. It is best if everything looks immaculate beforehand... But not only initial concerns, but also real "potential dangers" and feelings of disgust can be almost completely avoided by following our tips and tricks:
Dental dams not only make the first attempts at licking easier, so that you can get up close and personal with a new part of the body, but also protect against infectious diseases - and possible anal surprises. They are perfect, especially when you're out and about, for quickies without the possibility of washing! They are available in latex or alternative materials for allergy sufferers.
Cleanliness makes it easier to get started. Showering or bathing together not only increases desire, but also reduces any concerns about hygiene in your head. The cleaner you are, the dirtier you can be. But rimming also works when it's "dirty". Many people are turned on by an intense, "unwashed" smell on their partner.
Colon irrigation or colon douching at home is not absolutely necessary. However, if that is the only way you feel comfortable, you are definitely not doing anything wrong.
After bleaching and waxing depends on your own aesthetic sense. Since it can be painful, it is better to try it without first - or have it done professionally.
Talking is often underestimated before rimming. Speak honestly about your preferences and work your way through it together. If you can't get it out of your mouth verbally, you can also use other lip techniques and body language: integrate the butt region during sex with touches and kisses, gradually increase and see how your partner reacts.
How tasteless!?
As a rule, rimming does not produce any unpleasant smells or tastes – provided you are freshly washed and the receiver does not feel the urge to go to the toilet.
We know what our partner smells and tastes like from sniffing and kissing all other parts of the body - because every person has their own unique taste. With appropriate hygiene, however, you shouldn't notice any strange or unpleasant aromas on the bottom either.
And if you want it dirty, you can just go wild on unwashed bottoms (including the higher risk of germs and bacteria!).
Rimming as foreplay
Licking the anus can be the highlight of a quickie in the shower or the intensive foreplay for anal sex . Rimming is ideal for getting the strong and sometimes somewhat tense anal sphincter supple and ready for penetration with a penis or a toy. The countless, very sensitive nerve endings around the anus gratefully accept the gentle tongue play - and both receiver and giver really get going while the anus continues to relax.
The additional use of butt plugs, anal dildos and other toys gives the tongue a break now and then - and is simply fun! E-stim toys with electrostimulation can make this foreplay duo even more exciting and thrilling. Passionately dosed stimulation current flows via conductive surfaces on the toys directly into the erogenous zones. The intensity and rhythm of the impulses can be varied and used very imaginatively.
Whether tongue plus E-Stim on the anus – or anal tongue play with E-Stim toys on the penis or vagina: it’s worth trying!
Popular Rimming Positions
Basically, all positions in which the butt and anus are "easily accessible" work. Rimming is definitely fun lying down, sitting and standing.
With these three anilingus-friendly positions, you can relax and approach your first rim job:
- Doggy style – bottom in the air, legs bent: everything is perfect!
- Facesitting – the receiver sits on the giver’s face (kneels with both legs spread above his head), while the giver lies comfortably on his back.
- 69 – the oral sex classic for mutual pampering.
Rimming in BDSM
Back in the Middle Ages, "ass licking" was a popular method of torture and was often used to humiliate villains. Today, it has lost that nasty, medieval torture flavor, but can still be used wonderfully for the sexual humiliation of submissive partners.
In the BDSM scene, rimming is a timeless practice that perfectly combines foreplay, pleasure and punishment. Gadgets such as smother boxes, in which the giver's head is "trapped" in a wooden box with a licking opening for the recipient's ass, take anilingus to another licking level.
Ass to Mouth & Felching
An even more intense fetish that can be part of BDSM but can also be found in normal bedrooms is ass-to-mouth. Here, the receiver takes the penis (or finger or toy) directly into the mouth after anal sex - ass to mouth is therefore also called indirect rimming.
In felching, the giver (or a third person) licks and slurps the semen from the receiver's anus after ejaculation.
Felching enthusiasts also like to vary things up and experiment with other things, such as tasty edible and drinkable liquids and even straws. Not only anally, of course, but also vaginally.
Health risks – avoid
No matter how hot rimming can be, there are unfortunately dangers. The butt is known to be a region where more germs and bacteria accumulate than anywhere else.
But even these health risks don't have to be a turn-off if you prepare well and follow a few rules!
The most important basic rule is: Both partners must be healthy! A weakened immune system quickly reacts very sensitively to germs and bacteria - and/or transmits these very quickly to the licker via the intestines.
It is important not to have any diseases and/or small wounds (e.g. from wild anal sex) on the anus because serious diseases such as chlamydia, hepatitis A and B, fungi, syphilis and even HIV can also be transmitted through oral sex.
So be honest with each other about your health, pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, don't be afraid to use dental dams during one-night stands - and then enjoy every second all the more intensely.
Have fun!
