Anilingus

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Depiction of a woman performing anilingus on another woman.

Anilingus (from anus + lingus (Latin Lingere: to lick), also spelled analingus[1][2], also
referred to or described as analoral contact or analoral sex, is a form of oral sex
involving contact between the anus or perineum of one person and the mouth (lips) or
tongue of another. Slang terms frequently used are rimming or rim-job. It can be
performed by people of all sexual orientations and, depending upon the context in which it
is performed, it may be used for personal pleasure or as a form of erotic humiliation.

Contents

1 Technique
2 Health risks and prevention
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2.1 Prevention
3 See also
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Technique
Anilingus involves a variety of techniques to stimulate the anus including kissing, licking,
and sliding the tongue up and down the insides of the cheeks and crack, and in and out of
the anus itself. Pleasure for the giver is usually based more the principle of the act.[3][4]
Mutual anilingus can also be done in the position called 69.[5]

[edit] Health risks and prevention

There are many health problems that can result from practicing anilingus, because of the
presence of bacteria, viruses or parasites on or in the anus or rectum. These include
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, intestinal parasites, chlamydia infection, poliomyelitis,

human papillomavirus (HPV), gonorrhea, Herpes simplex virus, conjunctivitis, and other
sexually transmitted diseases.[6] Applying the mouth to the genitals immediately after
applying it to the anus can inadvertently introduce the bacterium Escherichia coli ("E.
coli") into the urethra, leading to a urinary tract infection. HIV/AIDS is not believed to be
easily transmitted through anilingus.[7]
Frequent anilingus with casual partners increases the health risks associated with the
practice. Generally, people carrying infections that may be passed on during analingus will
appear healthy. Parasites may be in the feces if poorly cooked meat was consumed.
Hepatitis A traces in feces apply only if the infected person has eaten contaminated food.
If the receiving partner has wounds or open sores on their genitals, or if the giving partner
has wounds or open sores on or in their mouth, or bleeding gums, this poses an increased
risk of STD transmission. Brushing the teeth, flossing, undergoing dental work, or eating
crunchy foods such as potato chips relatively soon before or after performing anilingus also
increases the risk of transmission, because all of these activities can cause small scratches
on the inside of the lips, cheeks and palate. These wounds, even when they are microscopic,
increase the chances of contracting STDs that can be transmitted orally under these
conditions.
Another recent study suggests a correlation between oral sex and throat cancer. It is
believed that this is due to the transmission of HPV because this virus has been implicated
in the majority of cervical cancers. The study concludes that people who had one to five
oral sex partners in their lifetime had approximately a doubled risk of throat cancer
compared with those who never engaged in this activity. Those with more than five oral-sex
partners had a 250% increased risk.[8]

[edit] Prevention
Owing to disease risks, many medical professionals advise the use of dental dams when
performing or receiving analingus. A makeshift dental dam can be made out of a condom.
Using a real dental dam is preferable, as real dental dams are larger, and the makeshift
version may be accidentally damaged during the cutting procedure. Plastic wrap may also
be used, but this is less preferable because it is not designed to prevent the passage of
bacteria through its material. Also, the thickness of plastic wrap can reduce sensation. Some
choose to perform analingus after giving the receiving party an enema, which washes out
most, if not all, feces from the rectum. However, a person who receives an enema may still
have harmful microbes in his/her anus after the procedure is finished, as enemas are not
designed to remove bacteria.

[edit] See also

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[edit] References
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^ Jordan Tate (2007). The Contemporary Dictionary of Sexual Euphemisms. DSt.

Martin's Press. p. 8-9, 106. ISBN 0312362986.
^ Jack Morin (2000). Anal Pleasure & Health: A Guide for Men and Women. Down
There Press. p. 147. ISBN 0940208202.
^ Newman, Felice (2004). The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for
All of Us. Cleis Press Inc.. pp. 174. ISBN 9781573441995.
^ Taormino, Tristan (2006). The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. Cleis Press
Inc.. pp. 92. ISBN 9781573442213.
^ Cowell, Adam. "HOW TO: Rim". Cowell, Adam.
http://www.gaylifeuk.com/support/sexguide/rim.shtml. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
^ Is Oral Sex Safe?. University Health Center at the University of Georgia.
http://www.uhs.uga.edu/sexualhealth/oral_sex.html#safe. Retrieved 2007-10-12 (from
internet archive)
^ What's Rimming?. Columbia University's internet health service.
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/1414.html. Retrieved 2007-10-12
^ Roxanne Khamsi (9 May 2007). "Oral sex can cause throat cancer".
NewScientist.com news service. http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?
id=dn11819&feedId=online-news_rss20. Retrieved 2007-10-12

[edit] External links

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