Penis-in-vagina sex is not the be-all-end-all of sex. Oral sex can be just as pleasurable — if not more so — 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.

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Use these moves during foreplay—or make them the main event. No disrespect to traditional intercourse, but penetration is not the easiest route to an orgasm for most women. What move is more likely to lead to an amazing O? Oral sex —receiving it, that is. Research bears this out. The direct clitoral stimulation oral offers is one benefit; a third of women said that they need this kind of touching to reach climax, according to a study from the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. Here's How to Have Each.
1. Trusting your partner is essential.
We asked sex educators and sex therapists to share their best advice on how to make it a very satisfying experience for all involved. Note: Just remember these are general tips. Focus on a slow buildup maybe start with a body massage or a make-out session , then pay special attention to the clitoris, which, for many women, must be stimulated in order for them to have an orgasm. Try circles, moving your tongue up and down, or left to right. When going down on your partner, you can supplement some tongue action by using your hands to stroke the clitoris, play with the labia or finger her. Using your hands can double or even triple the amount of sensation you can create, and can give your mouth a break when you need it. Mind reading is overrated. The best way to know what a woman wants in bed is simple: Ask her. Too much between-the-sheets chitchat may not seem sexy to some, but your commitment to making your partner feel amazing will be appreciated. We promise.
Whether you're dating someone new or just really want to give passionate oral sex to your current partner, everybody—and every vagina—is different. What pleased a previous partner may not work for your current sexual interest, and you may find yourself wondering whether there are other techniques out there that you're missing. We spoke with certified sex therapist Holly Richmond, Ph. With over two dozen techniques, we're sure one of these will help you do the trick.