8 things you wanted to know about FELLATIO (but were afraid to ask)

Gourmandize Staff, 01/13/2016

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Whether you consider yourself a total novice or a confirmed expert in the oral sex/blowjob/fellatio department, it's always a good idea to brush up on the facts!

We've assembled a list of 8 key facts and myths about one of the oldest tricks in the book.

8 things you wanted to know about FELLATIO (but were afraid to ask)

1. It has about 30 million different names

Blowjob, BJ, Becky, head, gobby, roadie, deep throat, suck, going down, slob a knob, smoke a pole... the list of common slang terms for oral sex is practically limitless, though not always charming!

2. STI's and fellatio

It is quite commonly believed that STI's (Sexually Transmitted Infections) cannot be transmitted during fellatio... FALSE! Fellatio without the use of condoms is responsible for about 8% of all infections, so remember if it's not on, it's not on.

3. Fellation = submission

Thanks to pornographic films and materials, practically an entire generation considers fellatio to be an act of submission, and even servility. This is pretty illogical as during oral sex, his penis is in your mouth, between your teeth! When you think about it, you actually have all the power.

4. Fellatio is a obligatory

Even if it is practiced quite commonly among couples, there are plenty of women who don't enjoy doing it. As with any sexual act, you should only do it if you absolutely want to and if you later decide you don't want to do it again, that's your choice too! Never allow yourself to be pressured to give oral sex if you don't want to.

5. All guys love getting it

Big surprise: just as some women don't like giving it, some men don't like receiving it! There are plenty of reasons a guy might not enjoy it— it could feel uncomfortable or even painful to him, he may have had a bad previous experience, or perhaps he just doesn't like the attention or pressure. To each his own.

6. Fellatio is dirty and unhygienic

Did you know that your mouth contains more germs than your genital area?

Sure, things can get a bit funky downstairs especially on a hot day or after lots of physical exercise, but if a person practices regular personal hygene, then oral sex is no more "dirty" or "clean" than any other kind of sex.

7. You have to get the whole penis in your mouth, "Deepthroat" style

A certain pornographic film from 1972 has a lot to answer for in this department. Featuring a woman who was able to suppress her gag reflex and take an entire penis in to her mouth, it has led to the belief that this is the Gold Standard of fellatio, something everybody should aspire to. FALSE. For most women this is extremely difficult and uncomfortable and it's not necessarily pleasurable for him either.

8. Swallowing is dangerous

Unless the person you are performing fellatio on has an infection (in which case you should always be using a condom), swallowing semen is totally risk-free. You cannot become pregnant from swallowing semen, and your body easily breaks down the harmless sugars and proteins that it contains.