What Does Rimming Feel Like

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"For me, it's legit the best way to get me ready to go as foreplay."
Analingus, rimming , ass licking, eating ass, whatever we're calling it these days– can be serious fun, whether you're giving or receiving. Trust, consent and communication are, naturally, non-negotiables for getting started but once you’ve got those under your belt, rimming is often super pleasurable for everyone involved, regardless of sexual orientation, preference, or your anatomy.
We've already given you the lowdown on why these women love rimming their boyfriends, but how does it feel to receive ass licking as a woman or vagina-having person? Here, some folks share their reactions to eating ass (spanning love, hate and indifferent)– while telling us *exactly* what it feels like to receive. PS – looking to dive into rimming but don’t know where to start? Here are our tips.
1. "The feeling itself is whatever, but what turns me on is I know my boyfriend is losing his mind over my ass." [via]
2. "Amazing! It's not as mind blowing as vaginal oral, but it's a completely different feeling." [via]
3. "My partner's beard is always a bit scratchy down there, and the sensation is okay but not mind blowing, not as nice as regular oral. I’d be OK without it in my life, but god damn he is hard as a rock afterwards, so whatever it’s doing for him is totally worth it." [via]
4. "I really like it. There are a lot of nerve endings there, and people hold a lot of tension there too, and when the sphincter muscles relax it's a whole level of relaxation and openness that I hardly ever get to feel. But also, it's SO up-close and personal, with the giver's face and tongue right there, it also gives me an unprecedented feeling of being accepted 100%. And that's fabulous.
"My husband is not into it, so I last got it from a girlfriend's boyfriend during a group thing years ago. And what is up with people not liking when they stick the tongue in? THAT was a slithery feeling unlike anything else, and I fucking loved it. So good." [via]
5. "I've only had one guy truly eat my ass, and he was absolutely ridiculously into it. It started as an ass massage (also highly recommended) and I guess he just wanted more and went for it. He was VERY VERY GOOD AT IT. I am almost afraid to try it with anyone else for fear they won't be able to live up to the pleasure standard he set. He had a good mix of gentle licks and applying more pressure, never jamming it in there though. He also got right in there with his lips too for more sensual variety, plus fingering my clit/vulva at the same time. I think I enjoyed that he went to town on my ass without ever trying to get inside it, which I am not sure I am interested in. It felt very safe and oddly comfortable!" [via]
6. "It felt really good but I was also anxious 'cause I kept being like, ‘Is he enjoying this though?’" [via]
7. "I was drunk and horny, [we] showered together, got all prepared... and it pretty much sobered me up and turned me off almost immediately. Big let down, lol. I realised in that moment there’s a plethora of other body parts that feel better being licked than that one." [via]
8. "Meh. Feels like a slug trying to crawl into your butthole. I don't care for it." [via]
9. "Simply fucking incredible. Better than oral, better than sex. My ex and I talked about it before he wanted to try it. I thought it was gross and didn't think it would feel good. At some point we were fooling around and he was eating me out while I was face down on the bed with my butt kinda sticking out a bit. Well he went from front to back and then just spent some time there. He just kinda licked and kissed softly. And his hands would be on my ass too, caressing.
"I felt paralysed, couldn't move a muscle, and just lay there quietly, feeling every stroke of his tongue on my bum. I'm sopping wet afterwards and nothing gets me more relaxed and ready for sex than that. It's like muscles I don't know I had get relaxed and I feel like I'm an overcooked spaghetti. I fucking love it." [via]
10. "Such a turn on ! If you like oral, then it's nice to have someone go down on you all the way and all over. Just make sure you're clean so bacteria isn't transferred from your ass to your vagina or urethra." [via]
11. "My goodness, it is so good! I wish there were less awkward ways to bring it up with new partners... If you've never done it, at least give it a try! (It won't hurt or anything!)" [via]
12. "Tedious. I'm not sexually sensitive in that area, so it's boring. I can't see my partner enjoying himself, so I'm alienated by the whole process. The positioning is uncomfortable, and it would be outright rude to use the time to do my nails or read a book or get some work done or anything else that I have to do and want to do. And, on top of that, because of the dynamics of the situation (my partner is putting his mouth on my yucky bits) it also sounds hideously unappreciative for me to complain about the tedium. So the additional emotional labour of that dynamic gives me a feeling of, 'Ugh, not this again'." [via]
13. "It kind of had a nice, warm, and wet massage feeling to it. Wasn't too exciting and doesn't feel simulating for me but the fact that my boyfriend loved licking it turned me on so much and made me feel sexy and confident." [via]
14."I've only had my ass eaten by one guy that i was involved with and i had no idea that was even a thing someone would wanna do, but it was fanfuckingtastic." [via]
15."I like it in conjunction with a finger on my clit." [via]
16."It happened once, with a one night stand. I didn’t object, since I was curious and he seemed pretty enthusiastic about it, but it didn’t feel like much, and the concept of assholes in and of itself makes me uncomfortable, so even if it had felt amazing, I don’t think I would’ve been able to enjoy it without reservation. And it just felt like a warm, wet thing by my asshole." [via]
17."It was a mix of, 'Hmm this is kind of nice' and, 'Umm this is kind of weird'. The poking with the tongue feels better when I'm really horny, but it's okay otherwise too. The licking is certainly hot either way, actually. TBH, I prefer getting my toes sucked, but it's still something I can enjoy. Neither toe sucking nor ass eating are on my list of the greatest turn ons, but there are still fairly pleasurable." [via]
18."It was unnecessary. I'd rather get eaten out. While he was doing it all I could think is 'why?'" [via]
19."There’s a lot of sensitive nerves down there that can feel real good if done right. It’s more of a preference thing than an 'everyone likes the thought and tolerates the feeling'." [via]
20."A few dudes have asked to do it on me and it’s been meh every time. I think my butthole is less sensitive than other peoples’. Like the first time my SO and I had this whole scene planned out and I was super horny and excited but the sensation was just . . . so little. We quickly moved on to other things." [via]
21."Felt about as pleasurable as getting my elbow licked." [via]
22."Ticklish, in the least pleasant way imaginable. Not a fan." [via]
23."It really didn't do anything for me. If it never happens again, I'll be totally OK with that." [via]
24."For me, it's legit the best way to get me ready to go as foreplay." [via]
25."Didn’t really care for the feeling, it was kind of kinky which was hot though." [via]

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Welcome to the wonderful world of analingus.
Anal play is all the rage at the moment. Everyone is talking about butt stuff —and no, we're not just referring to anal sex . With people trying everything from anal toys to pegging , there are no limits in this game, friend.
For those curious about expanding their anal repertoire, might we suggest the rim job? Rimming—also known as analingus, tossing salad, ass eating, peach munching, eating the booty like groceries, etc.—is when you use your tongue and lips to stimulate your partner’s anus. The move "is referred to as 'rimming' because often, the rim or outer edges of the anus [are] the focus area[s]," says Dr. Kristie Overstreet , a psychotherapist and clinical sexologist. "This doesn't mean that only the rim is stimulated."
Rimming can involve penetration of the tongue into the anus, circling around it, or licking or kissing all the around the rest of the butt. “This region of your butt is a highly erogenous zone with a plethora of nerve endings,” explains Dr. Evan Golstein , founder and CEO of Bespoke Surgical and The Future Method . This is why rimming feels good, regardless of sexual orientation or gender. "The sensations are indescribable,” he says, "though most people compare it to having their most sensitive and ticklish areas kissed or licked.”
Although rimming has traditionally been thought of as a fringe sex act, it's been on the rise recently, with shows like Girls and Nicki Minaj's " Anaconda " bringing it into the mainstream. In fact, according to a 2008 study of American men, 24% said they had performed analingus on their partners, while 15% said that a partner had performed it on them. More recently, a 2012 Esquire poll of 500 men found that 12% secretly wished they were getting more anilingus. Alas, it's tough to find more recent data. Most studies have focused on how common anal sex is, but not rimming, specifically.
It's possible. Hepatitis A, herpes, HPV, syphilis, and gonorrhea can be transmitted through a rim job, Goldstein says. Hepatitis A is directly spread through feces, whereas syphilis , HPV (genital warts), and herpes are spread through skin-to-skin contact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While herpes is usually located in the mouth or genitals, you can also get it on your lower back and buttocks—known as sacral herpes . Oral gonorrhea can be spread by rimming, too.
There are a couple of things you can do to decrease the likelihood of STI transmission during rimming. First, keep an eye out for cuts or abrasions on the tongue, lips, gums, or rectum. These cuts can become entry points for infection and transmission, the CDC notes.
Second, there's the option of using a dental dam, Goldstein says. Dental dams are thin, latex or polyurethane sheets used between the mouth and vagina or anus during oral sex. They’re not as easy to find at local corner stores as condoms, but you can pick them up from Planned Parenthood or purchase them online .
“You can get bacterial infections like e.coli and salmonella from rimming,” Goldstein says. “Giardia, a microscopic parasite that is passed through feces, and other parasites can also be transmitted through rimming.”
Luckily, this is pretty easily preventable. The key is washing around your anus with soap and water. But make sure to use antibacterial soap! Also: “Avoid rimming if you or your partner has been sick or is experiencing symptoms of a possible stomach bug,” Goldstein says. That’s because “bad” bacteria usually comes from contaminated food, and most people experience diarrhea or stomach pain after ingestion. So if your partner's stomach is upset, they’re more likely to transmit bad bacteria to you through rimming.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to douche or enema to prep for rimming. “Doing an enema is typically for play that goes a bit deeper," says Alicia Sinclair, a clinical sexologist and CEO of the sex toy company b-Vibe . When you rim, you don’t penetrate the anus. You’re licking the external anus, for the most part. (Perhaps you can get a half-inch inside the anus with your tongue, but that’s really it.) So an enema is not necessary the way it is if you’re being penetrated with a penis or dildo.
Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: before you put your tongue or mouth on anyone’s butt, you have to ask for your partner's consent. Make sure both you and your partner are down to give this a try. “Being able to trust your partner and talk about what does or does not feel good makes a big difference in the experience,” Overstreet says.
If you go down south without asking your partner if it's OK beforehand, that won’t be fun for anyone. It could even be traumatizing for them. “Shock or discomfort also makes the anal muscles tense up, which means less pleasure for all parties involved,” Sinclair warns.
Once your partner has given you the OK (or you've given your partner the OK), you can simply incorporate it into your regular sex session. “If you are the receiver, you can ask your partner while they are giving you oral sex [or a hand job] to back up and stimulate the anal area,” suggests Overstreet.
Sinclair suggests stimulating your own anus to get used to the sensation beforehand. It’s important to figure out what might feel good for you. You can do this using your fingers or with a small butt toy. Be sure to use lots of lube .
You might be wondering: OK, so how do I actually lick this butt now that I’m down here? Start by trying to put your partner at ease, says Sinclair. "Massage around the bum a bit, slowly making your way in towards the anus with gentle movements,” she says. This will help them relax.
Sinclair says one of the best analingus techniques is to “swirl the tip of your tongue in a circle around the opening,” she says. “You can [also] flick the tip of your tongue up and down just over the opening.” Another tip? Try softening the tongue and licking up and down the entire anus, “sort as if you were eating an ice cream cone.”
Again, communicate with your partner about what feels good and what doesn’t, and always listen to your partner’s body. “When the receiver gets more aroused, or when you find a move that really works for them, you might notice that the anus relaxes and expands a little bit," says Overstreet. This is a good sign. It means the body is responding positively to the pleasure.
If you're receiving, offer feedback about what feels good to you. Overstreet says to breathe into your body, focus on the pleasure, and try to relax as much as possible.
If you find you enjoy it, go forth and experiment! Try rimming on your back, or maybe give facesitting a try. Don’t be afraid to venture into new territory. Sex is fun and we should all get a little creative every once in a while. Otherwise, what’s the point?

By
Madison Moore ,
September 26th 2012

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If you’re not getting rimmed, your sex life is kind of incomplete. Getting your tail licked is an awesome feeling, much better than getting a mani/pedi. It’s a feeling that might make you a little squeamish at first, but once you loosen up and hand over that pink flower, there’s just nooo going back.
I’d never heard about rim jobs until well into my adult sex life. The first time a boyfriend asked if he could “lick” me I thought it was so WEIRD. I was only 22 and living in France, so I automatically thought licking butts was just some kind of kinky thing French guys did. The point of studying abroad is to have close contact with people in your host country, soo if I let him go down on me and I’m supposed to be over here learning French customs, it’s kind of a cultural exchange.
Up until then my sex life consisted mostly of BJs and HJs. But that’s the thing about being a gay male: it seems like you have more freedom to discover the anus as a secret pleasure tunnel .
The second the French guy put his tongue on my anus it felt slippery and warm and pokey and wrong. Actually, it didn’t feel like anything, so I wondered if something was wrong with me, like maybe I was missing some nerve endings down there. A few more minutes into it, though, I had a sexual blackout. My face was buried deep in the pillow and I remember praising the lord and clenching the sheets, which of course only made him go at it even more. When it was over I was like, “WAIT WHY DID YOU STOP??!!”
Even though the butt holds plenty of G-Spot fun for everybody, there’s such stigma around the backside as a no-go zone that the mere thought of licking somebody else’s hole is an instant turn off for some. Heaven forbid you’re the one in the relationship who loves getting rimmed, or who loves giving rim jobs, and you’ve never come out about your oral fixations. Now you have to deal with the fear of rejection and embarrassment. You want to lick my WHAT? I mean, why would you lick an ass ? We already know what to do with P’s and V’s because they go where they’re supposed to go. But butts
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