Is it okay for boys to lick a girl's pussy and suck it?
Yes, on a girl (sometimes called going down on someone) is a normal and common type of sex. There's nothing wrong with it as long as you both want to do it.
What you're describing is called . It involves using your mouth, lips, and tongue on the and . A lot of people enjoy it, and for many women it's one of the main ways they experience pleasure during sex, since the clitoris is the most sensitive part.
Like any sexual activity, it should be something both of you are comfortable with. If she's into it, great. If you're into it, great. If either of you isn't, that's fine too. Nobody should feel pressured to give or receive oral sex.
There is a small risk of being passed through oral sex. Using a (a thin sheet of latex placed over the vulva) can reduce this risk, though not everyone uses one.
Yes, it is okay for boys to give a girl . It is a normal and common type of sex. The proper name for it is .
It means using your mouth, lips, and tongue on the and . Many girls and women enjoy it, and for a lot of them it is one of the main ways they feel pleasure during sex.
Like all sex, both people should want to do it. If either of you is not into it, that is fine too. Nobody should feel pressured.
There is a small risk of being passed through oral sex. A can reduce this risk.
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