How To Give Better Oral Sex

Be Vocal

“Oral sex is one of the most intimate acts you can engage in. As such, it can be a source of anxiety, especially if you’re worried about your technique. Every woman is different and responds to different types of touch and stimulation, although there are some general rules to stick to if you’re aiming to please. Firstly, always ask her what she enjoys, and be aware of physical and verbal cues. This doesn’t have to throw off the mood, it can be as simple as asking, ‘Does that feel good?’ or noticing if her breathing quickens or if certain muscles tense up. If you’re keen to master the art of oral sex, it’s all about communication.” – Emilie Lavinia, sex expert

Start Slow

“As with sex, the build-up to oral sex is almost as important as the act itself. Don’t go straight in, instead kiss and touch the upper thighs, moving toward the clitoris. It’s important to start off slow, and once you get to the clitoris, don’t go in all guns blazing. Start with gentle, easy motions and stick to a consistent and circular motion. Switch between two or three different tongue techniques but don’t vary them too often. Try consistently using one motion before changing to another.” – Annabelle Knight, sex & relationships expert at Lovehoney

Make It Her Time

“Women often assume you’re only going down in order to get the same in return and that you’ll want to rush the experience. Reassure her that’s not the case. However much the experience is turning you on, and you might want to swap to other activities, keep the focus on her pleasure – otherwise she won’t believe you the next time. Make sure she’s comfortable, and get comfy yourself too. Seeing you do this will help reassure her that you mean what you say, that you’re not in a rush, and help her relax into the experience.” – Ruth Ramsay, adult sex educator & sex coach

Use A Blended Touch

“When using your mouth, use a blended touch to stimulate multiple erogenous zones on the body. For example, if you’re licking or kissing one area, use your fingers, breath and your body to apply pressure or gentle touch on other areas of her body. By stimulating nerve endings in different areas, you’re creating a network of pleasure signals that can affect the whole body, which will occupy her attention. Try to make use of your hands to brush against your partner’s skin, hold their hands, give their thighs, stomach and nipples special attention and switch up the areas your mouth and hands are focused on. If your partner is comfortable, you can also insert your fingers into their vagina and massage while you use your mouth on their vulva.” – Emilie

Maintain A Rhythm

“Consistency is key to achieving climax. Explore, play and stimulate different areas to find a rhythm and a pressure your partner responds to. When you’ve found the sweet spot, be consistent. Build with a continuous rhythm, and if your partner is encouraging you to change your tempo or pressure, follow their lead. If they’re not encouraging that, stay steady and consistent. If they tell you they’re close to orgasm, don’t change up what you’re doing, stick with it, you’re on the right track.” – Emilie

Get Creative

“The shape and angle of your tongue can have a different effect on the nerve endings around the vulva and clitoris. Many people assume that a rigid, pointed tongue moving up and down is the default oral sex technique because this is how you lick an ice cream. But you’re not scooping ice cream into your mouth here, you’re trying to give your partner pleasure. A flat, relaxed tongue gently moving up and down the whole length of the vulva actually feels much better because a greater surface area of the vulva is stimulated. Often, pinpointed touch on the vulva can feel too intense, especially at the start of an oral sex session. Moving the tongue side to side across the clitoris is also a winning move. Imagine how someone with a clitoris might touch themselves, rubbing from side to side is a very common way for women to masturbate, so emulate this with your tongue and slowly build pressure from gentle to firmer as you go.” – Emilie
 

Think About Different Sensations

“Oral sex means anything related to the mouth, so licking isn’t the only move you should rely on. Suction can be a wonderful sensation. You only need to think about the popularity of suction vibrators to figure this one out. Gently sucking the labia minora and clitoris, keeping the pressure consistent, can be an amazing way to elevate your oral sex game and can feel incredible when paired with massage and fingering. Ask your partner if they’re comfortable with the sensation. If they’re enjoying it, create a vacuum with your mouth and switch between sucking and using your tongue and fingers.” – Emilie
 

Experiment With Edging

“Bringing your partner close to orgasm and then dialling the sensation down, before starting over, is guaranteed to result in an incredible climax. This process of stopping before building up again can produce a much more intense orgasm. Kissing is a great way to halt, tease, and then build up again. Don’t forget how good kissing feels. Kissing the thighs, tummy and vulva is the perfect prelude to the intense sensation of oral sex and can create contrast that feels amazing.” – Emilie 

Be Patient

“If your intention is to bring her to orgasm, when you are ready to do so, keep the stimulation steady. For most women, this will be on or around the head of the clitoris. It can be fun to tease and to mix up strokes while you are warming her up – and don’t rush that part. But on the path to orgasm, most women need a period of steady, unchanging stimulation, sometimes for several minutes or more. If she indicates what you are doing feels great and to keep doing it – that’s exactly what she means. Men often seem to interpret this as a request to go faster or harder. You may think what you are doing is boring, but she needs consistency to climb the sensation ladder to climax.” – Ruth