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Also by Adam Durand Duthie:
- Morning Wood (December 10, 2003)
- Morning Wood (November 12, 2003)
- Morning Wood (December 3, 2003)
- Morning Wood: Addicted to Lovin' (October 15, 2003)
- Morning Wood (October 22, 2003)
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by Adam Durand Duthie
Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Carpet munching, muff diving, licking clit, dining at the “Y,” eating out and eating tacos south of the border are fun ways to specifically reference performing oral sex on a woman. Cunnilingus, the term likely to be used in a textbook, might not sound as delightfully descriptive to you — unless, of course, you speak Latin.
Luckily for me, the Internet has a wealth of knowledge, including the Latin origins of words like cunnilingus. This particular term originates from two Latin words: cunnus and lingus (a form of lingere). Cunnus in Latin means “vulva,” and the verb lingere is “to lick.”
Thus, if you want to talk about licking pussy in a much more sophisticated and refined way, remember the beautiful word “cunnilingus.” Now, as most readers who prefer the sexual company of women already know, this magic “C” word is one of the best tools that can be used in the pursuit of giving the “big O” to your partner.
There are many reasons women enjoy being on the receiving end of oral sex. First off, the majority (though not all) of women find it very difficult or impossible to orgasm via penis-in-vagina stimulation alone. Some women cannot orgasm at all. I do know, however, that any woman comfortable with her body and sexuality would tell you that cunnilingus done right does feels “Tony-the-Tiger” — capital letters G-R-E-A-T.
For women who do orgasm, most have what is called clitoral orgasms, which may be the only orgasm possible due to the fact that the clitoris is not simply a little, hard-to-find button but rather extends from that little love button all the way into the inner workings of the female pelvic area.
Therefore, even when a woman has an orgasm through vaginal intercourse, it is possible that the orgasm was a result of the stimulation of the part of the clitoris inside of the female body. Sexperts are still questioning whether there is a difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms.
Regardless of what the verdict of the sexperts will eventually be, I believe that cunnilingus is the best way to make a woman “happy.” Aside from the warm sensation a woman feels from a warm tongue, the giver’s hands are also in an advantageous position for fondling, massaging and teasing various parts of the female anatomy. The receiver is able to be touched in several erogenous zones at once, which coincidentally can be a big turn-on for the giver as well.
Personally, I find it almost as enjoyable to give as I do to receive. In fact, sometimes I would prefer to just give. There is something very arousing about being able to make a woman squirm, moan and gyrate in ecstasy. As an added bonus, the moisture produced by this activity and the inevitable addition of saliva make the intercourse afterward feel even better.
Though just about any tongue-to-genital contact may feel okay, it is important to ask your partner how to make them feel euphorically turned on. It usually isn’t necessary to ask verbally, but if you are unsure whether you are doing it right due to lack of physical and vocal reactions, you probably aren’t doing as well as you could be.
Ladies, help your partner out. If he or she is spending too much time in one place or not enough time in another place, grab his or her head and put it where you want it. Guys, if you usually trace the same path with your tongue all the time or use the same technique (flicking, circling, long licking, etc.), try something different. There are hundreds of thousands of nerves in the clitoris, but the other parts feel good for your partner as well.
Remember, the tongue is not a penis, so don’t try to use it like one. The tongue can also do many things that a penis can’t, so explore those possibilities. Try rolling your tongue, making it harder and softer, tracing circles (or the alphabet), or blowing a little bit of cold air followed by the warm tongue for starters.
Don’t always go straight for it like it’s a race — try tracing a path with your fingers first, then follow it as best you can with your tongue afterward. Try getting close to her favorite spot with your tongue, but skip over it and tease her for a little while.
There are many ways to perform this wonderful act, and the possibilities are only limited by the imagination of you and your partner. Anyway, however you choose to do it, or whatever you call it, carpe cunnus (seize the vulva)! But seriously, if you choose to partake in oral sex, though the risk of pregnancy is not there, bodily fluids are still being passed from one to another, so play it safe and dental-dam up your beaver tongue.
If anyone has anything to say (good? bad? fun? scary?) about giving “blow jobs,” please write to sex@badgerherald.com, so I might use the information for a later column on fellatio. Names will be kept confidential.
