cunnilingus

What does "cunnilingus" mean?

Cunnilingus is the technical term for oral sex that takes place with, on, around and in the primary female sexual organs - in short: pussy licking. The word is made up of the Latin cunnus for "female pubic area" and lingua for "tongue". The ancient name reveals that clever people were into vaginal licking thousands of years ago. And rightly so! The highly erogenous playing field stretches from thigh to thigh and from the mons pubis to the anus.

And it gets particularly hot from the outer to the inner labia and around the clitoris. The tongue and lips should unite here to form a dynamic all-star team - and even the teeth can be brought into play for a sensual, gentle nibbling. The hands should not completely forget the breasts and the bottom either. It doesn't matter whether a woman or a man pampers a woman cunnilingually: the variety of possibilities, sensualities and degrees of hardness leaves nothing to be desired.

Licking Tips: Skilled Cunnilingus
Before you get into the details - or into bed, onto the kitchen table or into a clearing in the forest - you should be clear about one thing: cunnilingus depends to a certain extent on individual feelings and preferences. Every licking couple needs to get used to it. But before you get to the finer points, you can already use our basic tips with a guaranteed ecstasy!

Tip 1 - “Cream puff training! ... huh?”

Yes, you read that right. Beginners and those who simply haven't received the passionate feedback they wanted should practice! And you can do it without a partner: Go to your favorite bakery and treat yourself to a load of cream puffs with vanilla cream filling. Then bite a hole in the dough and lick out the entire filling with relish: in circles, sucking, quickly and slowly. Not only is it delicious, it also makes you a better lickerer. This kind of practical experience really helps, because often the tongue tires too quickly in the vagina or there is simply a lack of skill and coordination.

Tip 2 -“Thumbs up for the clitoris”

If you want to stimulate the clitoris orally, place one hand horizontally over the mons pubis so that the tip of your thumb is directly over the clitoris. Build up some pressure with your thumb and pull it slightly upwards: This will lift the clitoris and make it more present in front of you. The slight tension will also intensify your licking. You can also place both hands on it and pull slightly upwards and outwards with both thumbs - this will reveal all of the sanctuaries to you even more.

Tip 3 - “Drum roll and grand finale”

Cunnilingus can be foreplay - or a highlight in its own right. And that's why it deserves a little foreplay itself. Before you even get your tongue near the outer labia, you should start a kind of oral drum roll - then she can hardly wait for the grand finale! Work your way slowly from the feet over the thighs to the vagina with kisses, little treats and massages. Or from the bottom to the front or from the nipples over the belly button down to the mons pubis. This increases the desire, the longing and of course the blood flow to the vagina: This makes it all the more sensitive to oral caresses.

Tip 4 - “Have fun yourself!”

Cunnilingus primarily pampers your partner, but your own pleasure should come not only after but also during “work”!

For example, make sure that you both take a comfortable position. Being able to last long and comfortably is half the performance. Vary your tongue movements and even give your tongue a break - work with your fingers or exciting toys while you do it. Your tongue may be the hero in this act, but every great superhero has his sidekick ;-)

And: Pay close attention to which spots and movements are well received and which are less so. Because YOU automatically have more fun if SHE has more fun.

Tip 5 - "Creative & strategic - wild & focused"

Cunnilingus thrives on a sensual play of opposites and surprising variety!

For example, your lips can nibble, kiss or even suck lightly. Your tongue can penetrate deeply, tickle lightly with the tip or move along slowly and for a long time. You can use it vertically, horizontally, in circles or quickly and slowly.

Try blowing gently to cool down when things get (too) hot and let yourself go a little more if it gets too monotonous.

Find your – or rather your – speciality in the multitude of possibilities, save it until the end and catapult it explosively to its highest peaks.

Six Cunnilingus Positions You Should Know
Basically, it is important that both are as comfortable as possible, are not tense and that the licker has "free rein". It doesn't really matter whether you approach the licker between the legs, from the front, from behind, from the side, standing, sitting or lying down. The focus is on the details: see our licking tips!

Of course, we have compiled the six most popular positions that you should have in your repertoire:

• Clitoral foreplay: She lies on her back and keeps her legs closed - the licker only has access to the clitoris. This makes you want more. Much more!
  
• Sideways: She lies on her left or right side - ideal if one side of her vagina needs more intense stimulation (it happens, just try it out!).
  
• Sitting: She sits comfortably with her legs apart on a chair/table, etc. – the licker kneels/sits in front of her.
  
• Standing: She leans against a wall - the licker kneels in front of her: the treat is at eye level. Next level: She puts one leg over the licker's shoulder.
  
• “Doggy-Lingus”: On all fours, she stretches her vagina upwards expectantly – the tongue comes from behind.
  
• Facesitting: The legendary ride on the face! The FAQs are in the next paragraph.
  
  

Facesitting FAQs – this is important
Facesitting, which is rightly also called queening, takes women into their personal kingdom of orgasms. This is what you should know about it:

“Can I really sit on my partner’s face?”
No, it's better not to start with. This can lead to injuries, shortness of breath and therefore a huge loss of fun. The person being licked should mainly support themselves on their legs, not on their face. If you like (lightly) sitting on someone, you can gently explore the limits.

Facesitting fetish facts:
In BDSM, the intense sitting on the face during facesitting is called "full weight". In "reverse" the licker looks directly into the anus, in "drowning" the licker is even pushed under water and in "asphyx" the woman sits so intensely that the breathing is deliberately reduced. In "jeans sitting" the pants even stay on - this is more about dominance.

“Is facesitting exhausting?”
It's so much fun that you don't actually notice any effort.

Tip: It is particularly good if the person being licked can hold on to something above them. This relieves pressure and loosens up the pelvis at the same time.

“Will my partner then come on my face and mouth?”
If you're good, probably. ;-)
Discuss this openly and, if necessary, take short breaks to dry off.

Tip: For quickies with strangers and for containing bodily fluids in the mouth (if you absolutely don't like that), dental dams are a perfect little helper: you lick with real sensations, but stay "clean".

Sex toys & co during cunnilingus
The tongue is one of the most amazing sex toys of all time - but it needs a break every now and then. But sex toys can be integrated brilliantly not only as a break filler, but also as teammates! It gets particularly exciting with E-Stim toys: sex toys that turn your pubic areas into pulsating pleasure zones with pleasurable electrical impulses - from foreplay to multiple orgasms.

You should have these three toys in your licking repertoire:

• Butt plug with e-stim: A fantastic companion in the background for your oral attention to the vagina. Gently dosed, it won't steal the show, but will definitely make your performance unforgettable. Be prepared for encores...!
  
• E-Stim vibrator: When your tongue takes a break, it comes into play. Or as a tingling foreplay - and your tongue reaps the moaning rewards afterwards.
  
• Gloves with E-Stim: For tingling massages and caresses during cunnilingus. A trembling full-body experience – and your tongue penetrates deep into the epicenter of pleasure.
  But be careful: Do not massage near the heart or head with the E-Stim gloves - neither your partner's, nor your own head when licking! The stomach, legs and bottom are safe areas and incredibly sensual.
  
  

Got a taste for it? Hygiene tips!
The feeling of vaginal cleanliness is different for many people. Both as an active and as a passive partner. Before cunnilingus, make sure that your vagina is clean and that you are not currently suffering from itching or other symptoms of a vaginal infection.

There are very different preferences and dislikes among lickers. Some like a slight body odor or sweat because it is the intimate smell of the person they love that turns them on - for others this is a complete no-go.

The taste of the vagina and the resulting bodily fluids can also vary. But you can influence this: Avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, garlic and onions as well as strong spices helps to combat unpleasant smells and tastes. Sweet fruit juices made from pineapple or blueberries provide sweet flavors (this also applies to sperm, by the way, guys!).