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Oral sex (from Latin os, oris "mouth") consists of all the sexual activities that involve the use of the mouth, tongue, etc., to stimulate genitalia. It may be used as foreplay before intercourse, or as climax of a sexual act, which may also include the ingestion of semen and vaginal fluids. Ingestion of these fluids alone, without physical mouth-to-genital contact, is not considered to be oral sex. Common slang terms for oral sex, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, include to "go down on", "give head to" a partner. Image File history File links Padlock. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ... Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ... Sagittal section of nose mouth, pharynx, and larynx. ... Many animals have longer and more flexible tongues than humans. ... A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... In human sexual behavior, foreplay is a set of intimate acts between two or more people, meant to build up sexual arousal. ... This article is about male ejaculatory fluid. ... Vaginal lubrication is the naturally produced lubricating fluid that reduces friction during sexual intercourse. ...

Pleasure

Oral sex can be very pleasurable and it is often used as the principal form of sexual expression or as part of foreplay. Not only are the sexual organs sensitive and well supplied with nerve endings, the same is true of the mouth, tongue and lips, so the pleasures of oral sex are not limited to the person on the receiving end. In human sexual behavior, foreplay is a set of intimate acts between two or more people, meant to build up sexual arousal. ...

Utility

In heterosexual relationships, oral sex can be a method of contraception (birth control) since pregnancy is impossible unless semen enters the vagina. Many heterosexuals choose oral or anal sex as an alternative to intercourse for this reason (although anal sex does not necessarily prevent semen from entering the vagina). It is important to note, however, that these activities are not effective methods of preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Birth control is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, or medications followed in order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of a woman giving birth or becoming pregnant. ... Pregnancy Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or fetuses by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies. ... This article is about male ejaculatory fluid. ... Human female internal reproductive anatomy. ... Roman men having anal sex. ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ...

A report issued in September 2005 by the National Center for Health Statistics was the basis of an article in the September 26, 2005 issue of Time magazine. The report comes from the results of a computer-administered survey of over 12,000 Americans between the ages of 15 and 44, and states that over half the teenagers questioned have had oral sex. While some headlines have interpreted this as evidence that oral sex among teens is "on the rise", it should be noted that this was the first comprehensive study of its kind to examine the matter.[1] National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) is one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ... September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... (Clockwise from upper left) Notable Time magazine covers from the dates May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Statistical surveys are used to collect quantitative information in many fields including political polling and government, health, social science and marketing research. ... American high school students in a school Adolescence is the period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood (gender-specific manhood, or womanhood). ...

In male homosexual relationships, oral sex is a common alternative for those uncomfortable with anal sex. Some contend that homosexual partners can have an enhanced ability to perform oral sex on members of the same gender because they are already familiar with their own body's sensations and responses. Roman men having anal sex. ...

Among dedicated virgins, oral sex is also common, as to many it is perceived as not counting as full sex, and thus engaging in the practice does not entail the loss of virginity. In Roman times, Vestal Virgins were strictly celibate or they were punished by death. ... A virgin is most commonly seen as a person who has not engaged in sexual intercourse. ...

Techniques

Fellatio

Fellatio with mouth stimulation of the glans and manual stimulation of the rest of the penis

Fellatio describes the oral stimulation of the penis. A common technique of fellatio is to take the glans of the erect penis in the mouth while rhythmically caressing the rest of the penis with the hands; the testes and the shaft of the penis can also be licked with the tongue. Suction is often used to increase the pressure and friction exerted on the penis. Download high resolution version (1212x830, 69 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Oral sex User:Rama/Sexuality drawings Categories: Drawings of sex positions ... Download high resolution version (1212x830, 69 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Oral sex User:Rama/Sexuality drawings Categories: Drawings of sex positions ... Glans penis. ... The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus is an external male sexual organ. ... Glans penis. ... An erection of the penis occurs when engorgement of venous blood in two tubular structures at the bottom of the penis, the corpora cavernosa, results from a variety of stimuli. ... The penis (plural penises or penes) or phallus is an external male sexual organ. ... Human male anatomy The testicles, known medically as testes (singular testis), are the male generative glands in animals. ...

Depending on the preference of the participants, this stimulation may produce an orgasm and ejaculation of semen which may or may not be swallowed, hence the slang phrase "spit or swallow". It should be noted that intense sexual arousal of the penis will often produce a small quantity of pre-ejaculatory fluid from the urethra at the tip of the penis prior to ejaculation. This fluid is produced by the Cowper's glands and is not semen (and has been demonstrated to contain far lower quantities of sperm than true semen). Its purpose is to cleanse the urethra and make the conditions of the urethra more suitable for ejaculation because the alkaline secretion will neutralise the acidic residual urine that might be still in the urethra and prepare it for the ejaculation of semen that may soon follow, as well as to provide lubrication for the foreskin and glans during foreplay and intercourse. An orgasm (from Greek orgasmós, from orgán - to swell, be lustful), also known as a sexual climax, is a pleasurable physical, psychological or emotional response to prolonged sexual stimulation. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is about male ejaculatory fluid. ... Slang is the non-standard or non-dialectal use of words in a language of a particular social group, and sometimes the creation of new words or importation of words from another language. ... Pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-ejaculatory fluid or Cowpers fluid) is the clear lubricating fluid that is issued from a mans penis when he is aroused. ... Female anatomy In anatomy, the urethra is a tube which connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. ... Male Anatomy In the anatomy of the male human body, the bulbourethral glands (or Cowpers glands) are two small, rounded, and somewhat lobulated bodies, of a yellow color, about the size of peas, placed behind and lateral to the membranous portion of the urethra, between the two layers of... The Male Anatomy The foreskin or prepuce is a retractable double-layered fold of skin and mucous membrane that covers the glans penis and protects the urinary meatus when the penis is not erect. ...

While the use of the mouth to stimulate the penis, especially the glans, is a central feature of fellatio, often the partner simultaneously stimulates the shaft of the penis with her/his hand to provide the man with the feeling of the penis being enclosed. Some authorities (such as Franklin, The Ultimate Kiss, p. 62) recommend this as the preferred and most satisfying method of providing oral sex to a man.

Some males regard the reception of oral sex as an ego boost, believing that such an act is a form of dominance over their sexual partner. Also, for some males, when their partner swallows their ejaculate, it sends a subconscious message that their partner accepts them. However, if the partner is unwilling to swallow or allow the semen into their mouth (and spit it back out), a common variant consists of the fellatee ejaculating over the fellator's neck or chest. This act is often referred to as giving the fellator a pearl necklace.

A technique requiring significant skill is known as deep throating, named after a 1972 pornographic movie which features it. This technique involves taking the entire erect penis in the mouth, the shaft bending slightly to allow the head of the penis to slide partially down the throat of the fellator.The common slang term blow-job is a misnomer, as blowing is not normally part of fellatio. In fact, blowing air into a partner's penis is an unhealthy practice. Deep throating is a form of oral sex, a type of fellatio in which the whole erect penis is taken into the mouth, (sometimes including the scrotum as well). ... Deep Throat   poster Deep Throat is a US pornographic movie released in the summer of 1972, written and directed by Gerard Damiano and starring Linda Lovelace. ... Slang is the non-standard or non-dialectal use of words in a language of a particular social group, and sometimes the creation of new words or importation of words from another language. ...

Cunnilingus

Cunnilingus

Cunnilingus is the act of using the mouth and tongue to stimulate the female genitals, especially the clitoris. The term comes from an alternative Latin word for the vulva (cunnus) and from the Latin word for licking (lingere). Some 33% of women report never or seldom achieving orgasm during intercourse, and cunnilingus is a way for many women to achieve orgasm with a partner. Download high resolution version (1831x1649, 164 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (1831x1649, 164 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Sagittal section of nose mouth, pharynx, and larynx. ... Many animals have longer and more flexible tongues than humans. ... A womans clitoris extends from the visible portion to a point below the pubic bone. ... Labeled picture of external human female reproductive anatomy. ... An orgasm (from Greek orgasmós, from orgán - to swell, be lustful), also known as a sexual climax, is a pleasurable physical, psychological or emotional response to prolonged sexual stimulation. ... The word intercourse refers to: Look up intercourse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

As in all human sexual behaviour, the variety of techniques in cunnilingus and individual responses to them are almost endless. As always, communication, experimentation and practice are the best way to learn how to please a particular partner. Sexual behavior is a form of physical intimacy that may be directed to reproduction (one possible goal of sexual intercourse) and/or to the enjoyment of activity involving sexual gratification. ...

The clitoris is the most sensitive part for almost all women, but may be too sensitive to stimulate directly at times, especially in earlier stages of arousal, and it's often best to begin with more gentle and less focused stimulation of the labia and the whole genital area. Arousal is a physiological and psychological state involving the activation of the reticular activating system in the brain stem, the autonomic nervous system and the endocrine system, leading to increased heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of alertness and readiness to respond. ...

Tongue tip, blade or underside can be used, as can the nose, lips and teeth (with caution). Movements can be slow or fast, regular or erratic, firm or soft, as the moment requires.

The tongue can be inserted into the vagina, either stiffened or moving, and someone with a long or very flexible tongue may be jokingly considered very desirable. Humming while performing cunnilingus is often considered to be especially arousing, with certain pitches, rhythms or tunes thought to be particularly effective by different people. Human female internal reproductive anatomy. ...

Cunnilingus is easily accompanied by the insertion of finger[s] or a sex toy into the vagina, which allows for the simultaneous stimulation of the g-spot, which many women find produces very intense sensations. Many other activities can accompany cunnilingus to enhance overall pleasure, of course, limited only by preference, physics, anatomy and multitasking ability. A sex toy is a term for any object or device that is primarily used in facilitating human sexual pleasure. ... ... Preference (or taste) is a concept, used in the social sciences, particularly economics. ... A Superconductor demonstrating the Meissner Effect Physics (from the Greek, φυσικός (physikos), natural, and φύσις (physis), nature) is the science of the natural world dealing with the fundamental constituents of the universe, the forces they exert on one another, and the results produced by these forces. ... Anatomical drawing of the human muscles from the Encyclopédie. ... Multitasking may refer to: Computer multitasking - the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks by a computers central processing unit. ...

The most popular slang term for cunnilingus is eating out, which is a misnomer because nothing is "consumed," except perhaps bodily fluids if protection is not used. There are several emerging slang terms as well. Poon-job is a fast growing slang term and a cunnilingus varient of "blow-job" (see the section of Fellatio above), where "poon" is short for punani. Additionally, in homosexual culture a common slang term used is giving lip or lip service. Slang is the non-standard or non-dialectal use of words in a language of a particular social group, and sometimes the creation of new words or importation of words from another language. ... Punani is a slang term for the vagina. ... Lip service is the name of the situation in which someone complies with a certain obligation, or expectation, they have been subjected to, to the minimum possible extent. ...

Variants

Irrumatio is similar to fellatio, but involves the penis actively penetrating the mouth as a passive orifice, making the involvement of the person thus penetrated a passive one, with little control over the proceedings.

Facesitting is a form of oral sex in which the receiver sits on the giver's face and pushing into it with his or her genitals. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

The 69 sexual position

Oral sex can be performed by both partners at the same time in a sixty-nine position. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1202x489, 18 KB)69 position. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1202x489, 18 KB)69 position. ... The 69 position Engraving by Félicien Rops for Le Diable au Corps, 1865 The 69 position, also known by its French name soixante-neuf, is one of the most commonly known sexual positions. ... The 69 position Engraving by Félicien Rops for Le Diable au Corps, 1865 The 69 position, also known by its French name soixante-neuf, is one of the most commonly known sexual positions. ...

The receiver of oral sex may find it pleasurable if the giver hums or sings at the same time, sometimes called a hummer. This in effect makes the giver's mouth into a vibrator, though unlike mechanical vibrators the mouth has built-in lubricant (saliva). A similar effect can be created by placing a small, yet powerful vibrator under the jaw, causing the tongue to vibrate, which can be very pleasurable in small quantities, but can be numbing for one or both parties if overused. A hum is a sound with a particular timbre (or sound quality), usually a monotone or with slightly varying tones, often produced by machinery in operation or by insects in flight. ... Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice. ... A vibrator is a mechanical device that is designed to generate vibrations. ... A lubricant (colloquially, lube, although this usually refers to personal lubricants) is a substance (usually a liquid) introduced between two moving surfaces to reduce the friction and wear between them. ... Saliva, often informally known as spit, is the moist, clear, and usually somewhat frothy substance produced in the mouths of some animals, including humans. ...

Also, eye contact during fellatio or cunnilingus may be very stimulating and more pleasurable as it acknowledges that a real person is performing oral sex, not a machine or sex toy.

Cum fart, also sometimes called "creampie," is slang for expelling semen from one's vagina after sexual intercourse. The practice is seen most often in certain pornographic movies. A related practice, that of taking semen from the vagina into one's mouth, is known as felching. A vaginal cum fart may also be accompanied by a queef, or vaginal fart. This article is about male ejaculatory fluid. ... Human female internal reproductive anatomy. ... It has been suggested that Sexual penetration be merged into this article or section. ... Pornographic movies appeared shortly after the creation of the movie technology that made them possible. ... Felching is a sexual practice in which a person sucks semen out of another persons vagina or anus, with or without a straw, after creampie or anal creampie. ... A queef is the slang term for an emission of air from the vagina, often during or after sexual activity. ...

Taboo

Oral sex had been regarded as a humiliating and/or unclean practice in many parts of the world. This is probably due to the symbolic values attached to different parts of the body. Most cultures regard the face as the most high-status part of the body, associated with a person's soul, while the genitals, together with the anus, are perceived as inherently dirty and connected with low status. Accordingly, the contact between the face of one person and the genitals of another is often associated, consciously or not, not only with a dominance relationship (compare the gesture of bowing or kneeling) — especially when reinforced by other forms of inequality — but also, and above all, with a kind of profanation. A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... Male Anatomy This article is about the bodily orifice. ... Bow may mean: Bow (knot): A type of knot Bow (music): A device used to play string instruments Bow (ship): The foremost point of the hull of a ship or boat Bow (weapon): An archery weapon that uses elasticity to propel arrows Bow (human): Bowing is the act of lowering... Kneeling is a human position in which the weight is distributed on the knees and feet, typically on the ground. ...

Oral sex has been considered to be taboo to a greater or lesser extent in many Western countries since the beginning of the Middle Ages. In the West before that time, and within certain constraints, the act of oral sex was a more or less widely accepted activity in those cultures that practiced regular and consistent bathing. Even then, there were still notable taboos. In pre-Christian ancient Rome sexual acts were generally seen through the prism of submission and control. This is apparent in the two Latin words for the act: irrumare (to penetrate orally), and fellare (to be penetrated orally). Under this system, it was considered to be abhorrent for a male to be in any way penetrated (be controlled) by another person of lower social standing during sex. A taboo is a strong social prohibition (or ban) relating to any area of human activity or social custom declared as sacred and forbidden; breaking of the taboo is usually considered objectionable or abhorrent by society. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... The Roman Forum was the central area around which ancient Rome developed. ... Latin is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in the region around Rome called Latium. ...

This same logic also allowed a man to receive fellatio from a woman or another man of lower social status (such as a slave or debtor), because the man would be directing the actions of the person of lower rank. The Romans regarded oral sex as being far more shameful than, for example, anal sex — known practitioners were supposed to have foul breath and were often unwelcome as guests at a dinner table. The women of Lesbos were believed to have introduced the practice of fellatio, and it is said that they used to whiten their lips as though with semen. Roman men having anal sex. ... Halitosis, breath odour, or most commonly bad breath are terms used to describe noticeably unpleasant odours exhaled in breathing. ... Lesbos (Greek: Λέσβος - Lésvos; see also List of traditional Greek place names, Lasia - Λασία, Makaria - Μακαρία, Mitonis - Μυτονίδα, Aegeira - Αιγείρα, Pelasgia - Πελασγία, Issa - Ίσσα, Imerti - Ιμερτή) is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea; its inhabitants are called Lesvonians (rather than Lesbians) or Lesviotians. ...

So, whereas in Greece, where there was a tendency to see the person "performing" oral sex as active and the "receiving" party as passive, in Roman times fellatio and cunnilingus were perceived to be a passive and therefore shameful act for any man to perform, and oral sex between members of low social standing groups was considered superfluous and was often viewed as taboo. Therefore performing any type of oral sex was considered to be a passive (as in submissive) act while receiving oral sex was viewed as an active (as in controlling) act. [2] The practice was taboo for public health reasons, as well. In Rome, the genitals were considered to be unclean. Oral sex was thought to make the mouth dirty, and (ultimately) to present a public health risk.

The Ancient Indian Kama Sutra, dating from the first centuries AD, does describe oral sex [3], discussing fellatio in great detail and only briefly mentioning cunnilingus. However, according to the Kama Sutra, fellatio is above all characteristic of eunuchs, who use their mouths due to lack of vagina. The author states that it is also practiced by "unchaste women", but mentions widespread traditional concerns about this being a degrading or unclean practice, with known practitioners being evaded as love partners in large parts of the country. He seems to agree with these attitudes to some extent, claiming that "a wise man" should not engage in that form of intercourse, while acknowledging that it can be appropriate in some (unspecified) cases. Motto: Satyameva Jayate Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते (Truth Alone Triumphs) Anthem: Jana Gana Mana Sanskrit: जन गण मन Capital New Delhi Largest city Mumbai (Bombay) Official language(s) Hindi, English, and 21 other languages Government President Prime Minister Federal republic APJ Abdul Kalam Dr. Manmohan Singh Independence  - Declared  - Republic From the United Kingdom 1947-08-15... Modern translated version of the original Sanskrit. ...

A common misperception is that oral sex is still nominally illegal in some states in the U.S. However, in the U.S. Supreme Court case Lawrence v. Texas (2003) Justice Anthony Kennedy writing for the majority struck down all anti-sodomy laws in the United States, declaring that such laws violated the liberty phrase of the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Most anti-oral sex laws had not been enforced prior to this overturning. Holding A Texas law prohibiting homosexual sodomy violated the liberty under the Fourteenth Amendment of adults to engage in private intimate conduct. ... Justice Anthony Kennedy For other people of the same name, see Anthony Kennedy (disambiguation). ...

Health issues

Semen contains water, small amounts of salt, protein, zinc [4] and fructose sugar. It is slightly alkaline which causes some to find the taste bitter or brackish, but neither male nor female sexual bodily fluids are in themselves harmful to a sexual partner, apart from concerns of STDs (separately discussed below). This article is about male ejaculatory fluid. ... Water (from the Old English word wæter; c. ... A magnified crystal of salt In chemistry, salt is a term used for ionic compounds composed of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions, so that the product is neutral and without a net charge. ... A representation of the 3D structure of myoglobin, showing coloured alpha helices. ... General Name, Symbol, Number zinc, Zn, 30 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 12, 4, d Appearance bluish pale gray Atomic mass 65. ... Fructose (or levulose) is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) found in many foods and one of the three most important blood sugars along with glucose and galactose. ... The common (Arrhenius) definition of a base is a chemical compound that absorbs hydronium ions when dissolved in water (a proton acceptor). ... Brackish water is water that is saltier than fresh water, but not as salty as sea water. ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ...

Urban legend sometimes describes semen as nutritious and a good source of protein; however, this is at best minimally true. Semen contains only a small amount of protein and in any case is typically only available in small quantities during oral sex. Urban legends are a kind of folklore consisting of stories often thought to be factual by those circulating them (see rumor). ... The updated USDA food pyramid, published in 2005, is a general nutrition guide for recommended food consumption. ... A representation of the 3D structure of myoglobin, showing coloured alpha helices. ...

Partners should be careful not to bite or scratch the genitalia with the teeth harder than desired. It is also possible for the inside of the mouth to be bruised by the penis if oral sex is too rough, although this can be lessened if the person giving fellatio tilts their head back (as in looking up) instead of keeping the head level. People with mouth ulcers and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder may find that giving oral sex is uncomfortable. A mouth ulcer or canker sore is a painful open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane. ... Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), or TMJ syndrome, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the lower jaw to the skull. ...

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Contrary to popular belief, Oral Sex is not a safe alternative to vaginal or anal sex. Chlamydia, human papillomavirus (HPV), gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis (multiple strains), and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) — including HIV — can be transmitted through oral sex. Any kind of direct contact with body fluids of a person infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) should be avoided. In 2005, a research study at the University of Malmö in Sweden suggested that performing unprotected oral sex on a person infected with HPV might increase the risk of oral cancer. Vaginal sex or vaginal intercourse is human sexual behavior involving the vagina, especially, but not limited to, the insertion of the erect penis into the vagina. ... Roman men having anal sex. ... // Introduction Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that has been found to be common. ... Human papillomavirus (HPV)is a member of a group of viruses known as the genus Papillomavirus that can infect humans and cause changes in cells leading to abnormal tissue growth. ... Gonorrhoea (USA spelling: gonorrhea, slang term the clap) is among the most common curable sexually transmitted diseases in the world caused by the Gram-negative bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. ... The herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a virus that manifests itself in two common viral infections, each marked by painful, watery blisters in the skin or mucous membranes (such as the mouth or lips) or on the genitals. ... Hepatitis is a gastroenterological disease, featuring inflammation of the liver. ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ... Human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known by the initialism HIV, formally known as HTLV-III and lymphadenopathy-associated virus, is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages and dendritic cells. ... Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (or acronym AIDS or Aids), is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... â–¶(?) IPA: [málmø:] is the third largest city in Sweden, situated in the southernmost province of SkÃ¥ne, near Copenhagen, Denmark. ... Oral cancer involves abnormal, cancer tissue growth in the mouth. ...

Furthermore, oral sex should be avoided when either partner has wounds or open sores on the genitals or mouth, or bleeding gums in the mouth, or has recently brushed, flossed, undergone dental work, or eaten crunchy foods such as potato chips, all of which can cause small scratches in the lining of the mouth. These wounds, even when they are microscopic, increase the chances of contracting STDs that can be transmitted orally under these conditions. Such contact can also lead to more mundane infections from common bacteria and viruses found in, around and secreted from the genital regions. Because of this, many medical professionals advise the use of condoms in the performance of fellatio (flavoured condoms are available for this purpose) and the use of plastic or latex sheets (dental dams or ordinary plastic wrap) for cunnilingus, although the latter has failed to achieve the same level of widespread use as condoms. A microscope (Greek: micron = small and scopos = aim) is an instrument for viewing objects that are too small to be seen by the naked or unaided eye. ... Sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), are diseases that are commonly transmitted between partners through some form of sexual activity, most commonly vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or anal sex. ... A condom sealed in typical packaging A condom is a device, usually made of latex or more recently polyurethane, that is used during sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of pregnancy and/or some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Condoms are also often used to... Dental dams or rubber dams are essentially square sheets of latex used in dentistry, specifically endodontic treatment (root canals). ...

Terminology and slang

There are many words describing oral sex, including euphemisms and slang. Like all aspects of sexuality, there exist a very large number of variations on a theme, and no attempt will be made here to represent them all. A euphemism is an expression intended by the speaker to be less offensive, disturbing, or troubling to the listener than the word or phrase it replaces, or in the case of doublespeak to make it less troublesome for the speaker. ... Sexual slang is any slang term which makes reference to sex, the sexual organs, or matters closely related to them. ...

• The word fellatio comes from the Latin term fellare which means "to suck".
• Some common slang terms for giving oral sex to either a man or woman is "giving head".
• The term "blowjob" stems from the Victorian era^{[citation needed]}. Prostitutes were often referred to as "blowsy", as "blow" was slang for ejaculation. "Blowjob" describes the man's experience. Another explanation is that "blow" is a contraction of "below" as the act was originally known by Prostitutes as a "below job".

References

• Kaiser R. T. "Air embolism death of a pregnant woman secondary to orogenital sex". Acad Emerg Med. 1994 Nov-Dec;1(6):555-8.
• Hill B. F, Jones J. S. "Venous air embolism following orogenital sex during pregnancy". Am J Emerg Med. 1993 Mar;11(2):155-7.
• Jacqueline Franklin, The Ultimate Kiss: Oral Lovemaking, A Sensual Guide for Couples (Los Angeles: Media Press, 2001) ISBN 0917181174

See also

• Anal-oral contact
• Foreplay
• List of sexual slang

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External links

• Discovery Health on Cunnilingus
• Oral sex and HIV (from CDC)
• BetterSex Dictionary - Oral Sex