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To think oral sex is unpleasant?

382 replies

barnabybarbie · 31/03/2021 21:43

Name changed for obvious reasons.

I should specify - I mean receiving oral sex, not giving it. Giving it I don't mind either way, but receiving really gives me the ick for some reason (even hypothetically from someone I'm otherwise attracted to).

Am I alone in this?

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AccidentallyOnPurpose · 01/04/2021 17:29

@sammylady37

It's obvious not everybody likes it, and just because they don't it doesn't mean there's something lacking

Absolutely, but equally, sexual activities between consenting adults shouldn’t be called grim/icky/gross etc either.

Maybe it's hard to accurately express the feelings of displeasure or discomfort when "everybody" does it and loves it.

They're definitely easier to accept. There usually aren't any "oh you just haven't done with the right man" come backs for it.

As soon as it goes past that,especially with detail or explanations you get loads of comments of it should be this way and that, talk of techniques, depth, wetness,sucking this that and the other with some blame attached (normally for the male) over failure.

BirdsCustardPowder · 01/04/2021 17:51

Can you orgasm just by grinding against a pillow? Some can, some can’t.

I can, but I don't think it's a very useful accomplishment. It doesn't really translate well into having sex with another person in my experience!

Whoever said about woodwind players, I cracked up when a friend told me she'd tried to improve her boyfriend's technique by saying "imagine I'm your tuba". Grin It just doesn't sound sexy does it?

It doesn't do it for me really, I feel a bit... lonely when he's disappeared down there. I'd rather be held, and kiss and run hands around.

sammylady37 · 01/04/2021 17:57

Maybe it's hard to accurately express the feelings of displeasure or discomfort when "everybody" does it and loves it

What’s wrong with just saying they don’t like it or don’t like the idea of it? If people want that explanation to be respected, as it should be, they shouldn’t be calling others (or the likes/desires of others) grim/icky etc. They should accept that others want and desire things they themselves don’t - if they’re looking for acceptance and respect they should be prepared to give it too.

barnabybarbie · 01/04/2021 18:01

Sammy, people have made the vegetable analogy on here before- e.g. thinking peas are gross / icky. Doesn't mean it's a moral judgement on the pea-lovers of the world or that peas are inherently gross! Just a preference.

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Singlenotsingle · 01/04/2021 18:07

Prefer fingers.Grin

me4real · 01/04/2021 18:08

Absolutely, but equally, sexual activities between consenting adults shouldn’t be called grim/icky/gross etc either.

@sammylady37 I think people are just giving their opinions/feelings if they say stuff like that. No-one is saying women who enjoy it are dirty or anything. Whereas a couple of people have verged on saying that women who don't like it are uptight/a bit frigid or something- 'less sexual.'

Is finishing together an achievement? Never have but I can’t really think it makes anything better...or does it?

@Thewinterofdiscontent A lot of things in mainstrean sex shops such as Ann Summers are aimed at making a couple come at the same time. It can be kind of nice.

ALongHardWinter · 01/04/2021 18:20

Yep I'm the same. No problem giving it,but receiving it,not so much. I appreciate the fact that the guy is willing and making an effort,but I've never come close to orgasm from oral sex,they never seem to quite 'hit the spot'.

Alsohuman · 01/04/2021 18:27

Is finishing together an achievement? Never have but I can’t really think it makes anything better...or does it?

My bloke reckoned it was overrated. It turned out he’d never experienced it. He changed his mind when he did! 😉

therocinante · 01/04/2021 18:33

@Namechange1991x

Horrible.. especially to think when you kiss your oh his mouth has been on another ladies area....😳
Surely you could say the same for any sex act, though? His fingers have been inside someone else, his dick has, his mouth has been all over someone. Unless you only date virgins.
therocinante · 01/04/2021 18:33

@Alsohuman

Is finishing together an achievement? Never have but I can’t really think it makes anything better...or does it?

My bloke reckoned it was overrated. It turned out he’d never experienced it. He changed his mind when he did! 😉

It doesn't happen super often for me. But I can remember every single time it has, it's that good!
CurlyhairedAssassin · 01/04/2021 19:07

Well. This thread is a revelation. And I think I need to give DH a medal. I had no idea that so many women didn't enjoy it, and that lots of men are bad at it, or don't enjoy giving it.

To be fair, as I find oral such an intimate act, DH is the only man who has ever given oral to me. Thank god he is extremely good at it! But it does mean that I've reached the age of nearly 50 and just assumed that it was an easy thing for all men to get right, I guess, and that they all enjoy it.

I wasn't a virgin when I met him but had only had casual relationships before him, one nighters etc and oral wasn't something I was comfortable doing with people I don't know well. So I've never had the unfortunate experience of bad oral sex performed on me. I can't even imagine how that feels. I'm aware of how smug this sounds. Grin I'm not smug, I honestly just had no idea.

No idea that not all women liked it either. Although DH has told me that a couple of his ex-partners weren't a fan. I couldn't believe it when he told me.

It just goes to show you that a good sexual partnership depends on how well both partners go together, sexually.

Perimenopause is changing things though, sadly. Oh my god, the hair growth down there. I can't help but think of Sleeping Beauty lying in wait for her prince in the middle of that thorny forest......bit of a passion killer. As is the involuntary wind......

Grin Keeping it real!

LeSquigh · 01/04/2021 19:20

Yes, it really makes a difference when you find someone who is good at it!

Beehappy21 · 01/04/2021 19:47

I hate giving it but love receiving it? Having said that, I've had some partners who didn't have a clue what they were doing and I would of done anything to avoid it 🤣🤣

dotdashdashdash · 01/04/2021 19:54

@LeSquigh

Yes, it really makes a difference when you find someone who is good at it!
No it doesn't. I still very much dislike it!
TheGoogleMum · 01/04/2021 20:07

I dont really like giving but do it sometimes because DH loves it. He's keen keen return the favour but I'm not bothered really. I respond better to his fingers than his tongue!

BurbageBrook · 01/04/2021 20:12

@Ginuwine couldn't agree more!
@Thewinterofdiscontent I've come simultaneously with my partner a few times, for me I don't find it any more euphoric, I guess i like the 'romance' of it, but it's very rare for me and took me years to 'learn' to come through PIV. But I really don't care TBH as long as I come. Coming first through oral gets me wetter than anything else.

3CCC · 01/04/2021 20:14

Hate hate hate oral yanbu

It's the idea that my mouth will be near where his pee comes out. Even if his penis is very clean it's the image in my head

Also I have a really bad gag reflex so worried my retching and feeling dick will kill the mood

Don't get me started on receiving 🤢

LizHardwood · 01/04/2021 20:25

I absolutely love it. I secretly would love to give it to another woman too

fucksat50 · 01/04/2021 21:03

I am also surprised about how many do not enjoy receiving it.

I wonder if for those who don't enjoy it whether they have some difficulty letting themselves go in the moment?

For me, I've always enjoyed it as DH is professional at it.

Hlglu56 · 01/04/2021 21:06

Same. I’m happy to give but hate recieving.

jessstan2 · 01/04/2021 21:09

@LizHardwood

I absolutely love it. I secretly would love to give it to another woman too
Gross! If you are straight that is.
KatDubs261 · 01/04/2021 21:18

I'm a bit shocked by this thread. Not a judgement at all just genuinely didnt realise so many women disliked cunnilingus.

I love it Grin most men I've been with have been 'competent' and even those not so good it has always been nice. I cum from it more easily than other ways. Also cant really relate to the snobbery thing? If the guy has good technique and knows how to work the clit, I shouldnt think slobbering is necessary.

me4real · 01/04/2021 21:18

I wonder if for those who don't enjoy it whether they have some difficulty letting themselves go in the moment?

@fucksat50 No, we just get off from different things, PIV, fingering, whatever floats our personal boat.

KatDubs261 · 01/04/2021 21:18

*slobbery NOT snobbery. Big diff!

CorianderBee · 01/04/2021 21:18

Hate both tbh.

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