Oral sex is one of the sexiest activities that you can ever do with your partner. But if you don’t know how to handle it, it can be very awkward and uncomfortable! For some people, it is even more personal than penetrative sex. Some of the best cunnilingus positions put you in extremely intimate situations with your partner. But it takes some time to figure out what oral sex would mean for you and your partner.
Whenever you think about oral sex, you may picture the 69 or face-sitting. But there are countless sex positions when it comes to oral sex. It can be scary territory to expand in for beginners, especially females, as there can be a lot of hurdles. But with time, you get accustomed to it, and it becomes more pleasurable than anything.
9 Best Cunnilingus Positions You Must Try!
Whether you are just starting with your oral endeavors or are an expert in it, you can always learn something new! You can spark a newfound sensation or catch your partner by surprise when you give them oral in a unique position. So check out the positions below! Maybe your next favorite position is just waiting to be found below!
1. The Classic
This is one of the first oral sex positions a man tries on their girl. And just because it might be so common doesn’t mean that it does not hold its importance. This is one of the first ones beginners try because of the comfort and ease it gives. The giver gets full access to the vulva, clit, and vagina; penetration with fingers is very easy too!
The giver lies down on their tummy while the receiver gets on their back with their knees bent. You can choose to keep your knees up or spread them to the sides if you are flexible enough. You can put a pillow underneath if you want to lift your kitty a bit. This will reduce the strain on the giver’s neck!
2. Comfy Blowjob
This is almost like the first one, just with reversed roles. The man can lie on the floor or the bed with their knees bent. And their partner will lie down on their tummy with their head between his legs. Using elbows and pillows, the giver can prop themselves up in an ideal position for the blowjob.
You can put a pillow behind your man’s head to give them a good view of what you are doing. You can also see their pleasure-filled expressions as you do your magic! The best part about this position is how comfortable it is, and the fantastic you and your partner get.
3. Face-Sitting
This is one of the most exciting oral sex positions, especially if you have control over your partner. It gives you a lot more control over the action and power over your man. The position is pretty simple; you spread your thighs and sit on the face of your partner. You don’t want to put too much pressure on your partner, so taking support from the bed’s headboard will be a good idea.
If you are in the forward face sitting position, your partner can grab your butt cheeks as they pleasure you. You can also grind against your partner’s tongue and mouth for extra fun. If you want, you can also get in the reverse face sitting position. But that can be risky if your partner has facial hair. Facial hair can chaff your vulva.
If you choose the reverse face sitting position, you have the perfect opportunity to reward your partner when they are doing an excellent job by kissing them on their penis or vulva. You can also lean forward and play with them using your hands as they are busy pleasuring you!
4. The Tilt
This can be one of the best oral sex positions if you are new to it. You lay down on your bed with your head hanging from the side. This puts your mouth in a straight passage to your throat. If your gag reflex acts up in a regular blowjob, it is much less likely to do so in this position.
Your man can go as deep in your throat as they want to. Even though you might feel it is a male-dominant position, the woman can take control too. You can tell your man to move only on your command, place your hands on their hips and pace their motion as you like. You can also tell your lover to stay still as you do your job pleasing them!
5. The Edge of Reason
If you want your partner to have all unrestricted access to your vulva, vagina, clitoris, and your anus, this is the position you want to be in. The receiver lies at the edge of the bed or couch while the giver gets on their knees on the floor. The givers head is in between the receiver’s legs as they face their vulva.
It would be great if the one giving the oral keeps a pillow under their knees as padding. It is up to the receiver how they would want their legs to be. If they desire, they can place them on their partner’s shoulders or let them dangle on the side of the bed.
The giver’s hands are in a perfect position to penetrate, do some nipple play, or stimulate the clitoris of their lover as they penetrate their partner with their tongue.
6. Doggy Style Oral for Females
You are direly wrong if you thought that doggy style is only suitable for penetrative sex. This one is for the proud vulva owners. The receiver gets on their hands and knees while the giver kneels behind them. The receiver gets control of the angle and the pressure as they can push back as hard as they want on the giver’s face.
There is room for a lot more stuff to be done in addition to being very pleasurable for the receiver. The giver can play with their partner’s breasts or use a sex toy on their clitoris as they do their job. If you are okay with it, the receiver is in the perfect position to get some rimming.
7. The Reclined Blowjob
Some people have a problem with the way traditional standing and kneeling positions are. They prefer not to kneel as it may seem to undermine them. This is a perfect position, not only to overcome that but also to take control. The standing and kneeling position is not comfortable for either the man or their partner.
The man reclines on a chair or on their bed with their legs dangling down in this position. They are in the perfect position to enjoy everything you do and forget about keeping balance as they come. Also, as all they have to do is sit back, you get complete control of the pace and depth of the penis. It is a win-win if your man tends to get a little aggressive as the heat increases.
8. Doggy Style Oral for Males
This is a hard one to imagine. But it isn’t as hard to implement! The man gets on their knees and kneels. Their partner gets on their hands and knees in front of them. This places the penis right in front of the giver’s mouth so they can suck on it. This position gives control to whoever wants it.
The man can take control by thrusting back and forth with their penis in the giver’s mouth. This is basically sex with the mouth of their lover if you think about it. Or the giver can tell them to stay still and move back and forth as they please. This position aligns your throat and mouth, which is excellent if your gag reflex usually acts up.
9. The Sideways 69
Any fans of equal treatment when it comes to oral always appreciate the 69. And this exciting take on the classic makes it all the more worthwhile. In the regular 69, one partner lies on top of the other while performing simultaneous oral on each other. That put too much pressure on one of the partners.
This is the best position to keep it chill and easy while giving each other oral simultaneously. You need very less upper body strength to perform this, and you get a very close-up and sexy view of your partner’s privates! Just make sure to lift a leg, so you don’t accidentally suffocate your partner.
Tips and Tricks for Oral Sex
Oral sex can be straightforward in theory, but you find out it has its share of hurdles when you perform it. Be sure to look out for these things when you are giving or getting oral:
1. Neck Strain
Your neck will be doing a lot of work when giving oral. Make sure to position yourself in a way that causes the least stress on your neck. The main aim of oral sex is pleasure; if your partner cares about you, they would not want pleasure at the cost of your pain. Too much neck strain might make it impossible to finish your partner off!
2. They Have Other Body Parts!
Often, couples giving each other oral completely forget that they have free hands to do other stuff that their partner might enjoy. Grab your partner’s breasts, play with their nipples, and stroke their body parts with your free hands. Do anything you think your partner might enjoy. Male nipples are sensitive, too; don’t sleep on this info!
3. Use Sex Toys and Aids
While oral sex is one of the most pleasurable kinds in itself, no one said that you could not make it more enjoyable. You can always get a sex toy such as a clit suction sex toy or nipple clamps (if that excites you). You can increase the pleasure by a lot if you use the right toy!
4. Talk!
Communication can be the difference between a sensational oral experience and a disaster. Most couples seem to think that their partner can read their mind. No matter how good of chemistry you might have, there is always a chance your partner might miss the spot. Talk to them beforehand and tell them what works and what doesn’t.
While you are mid-session, moan to tell your partner they are doing a great job. Similarly, ask them to stop if something is not right! Don’t shame them into thinking they are bad at oral when what needs work is the communication between your two!
5. Positive Vibes!
While receiving pleasure might seem mindless to the giver, a lot is going on in their head. The receiver might be insecure about any odors or about how they taste. If they taste good, tell them, and if you are getting oral, just a few moans can motivate your partner to keep going on!
Tell your partner how much their taste and smell arouses you and how much you love pleasing them. Throw in a bit of dirty talk while you are at it. Make the session irresistible!
6. Your Breath Is a Tool
It is very arousing for some people to feel their partner’s breath on their skin. Just before you give your partner oral, breathe heavily near their penis or clitoris. This will send electric energy into their body as they get ready for what is coming next! This is especially effective after a session of foreplay!
7. Get More Intimate
While giving your partner oral, watch their face closely; better yet, lock eyes with them. Eye contact can take the oral sex from an eight to a ten in an instant! Hold their hands and caress their body as you please them. The feeling that you care about them more than just the sex would add to the erotic pleasure of the moment.
Stay Safe and Enjoy Oral Fun!
While with oral sex, there is no risk of pregnancy, but you risk transfer of STIs. You need to be especially careful of HIV during oral sex. Take regular tests for diseases, and encourage your partner to do the same. Sometimes you both don’t know about the conditions you carry and unintentionally pass them on.