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 [email protected], so
I might use the information for a later column on fellatio. Names
will be kept confidential.