Oral Sex on the Vulva (Cunnilingus): positions and how to do it

The receiving partner stays on their back but moves the hips to the edge of the bed; the giving partner kneels on the floor instead of lying down.

The receiving partner's position is the same, only closer to the edge, with the feet on the edge of the bed or on the floor. The giving partner kneels on a cushion on the floor with the face at the height of the vulva, so the neck stays straight and does not have to be lifted. It is one of the most comfortable options for the giver.

1. The receiving partner lies on their back with the hips at the edge of the bed and the knees apart.
2. The giving partner kneels on a cushion on the floor between their legs.
3. Adjust the height with a pillow under the receiving partner's hips if needed.
4. The giver rests the hands on the thighs and starts gently.

Same position, but the receiving partner pulls the knees toward the chest and holds them with the hands.

The giving partner stays lying face down on the forearms. By drawing the knees up and holding them, the receiving partner tilts the pelvis further, which opens the vulva and gives easier access to the vaginal entrance and the perineum. It asks a little more of the receiver's hips and arms, so it is better for short periods.

1. Start in the reference position, with a pillow under the hips.
2. The receiving partner draws the knees toward the chest.
3. They hold the backs of the thighs or the knees with the hands.
4. Lower the legs whenever the hips or arms get tired.

Same position, with the receiving partner resting the legs over the giving partner's shoulders.

The receiving partner stays on their back with the pillow under the hips, but rests the backs of the knees or the calves on the giver's shoulders. The thighs frame the giver's head, the vulva stays open without effort and the giver can hold the thighs to bring the pelvis closer. The giver should check that the weight of the legs does not strain the neck.

1. The receiving partner lies on their back with a pillow under the hips.
2. The giving partner lies face down between their legs, on the forearms.
3. The receiving partner rests the legs over the giver's shoulders.
4. The giver holds the thighs and adjusts the pressure according to the reactions.

Same position, but the receiving partner sits half-reclined against pillows or the headboard instead of lying flat.

The giving partner stays face down between the legs. With the back raised on pillows, the receiving partner can see the giver, stroke their head or hair and guide them with gestures, and the neck stays relaxed. The pelvis tilts slightly less, so a pillow under the hips is still useful.

1. Stack two or three pillows against the headboard.
2. The receiving partner leans back on them, knees bent and apart, with a pillow under the hips if needed.
3. The giving partner lies face down between their legs, on the forearms.
4. The receiving partner can guide with the hands on the giver's head, gently.

Same position, with the giving partner adding one or two fingers inside the vagina or on the labia while the mouth focuses on the clitoris.

The bodies stay as in the reference position. The giver frees one hand from the thigh and uses the fingers to stroke the labia or slide gently into the vagina, while the lips and tongue stay on the clitoris. Combined stimulation is something many people enjoy, and it lets the giver rest the mouth for a moment without stopping.

1. Keep nails short and hands clean; use lubricant if needed.
2. Start in the reference position.
3. Stroke the labia with the fingers before going inside, and ask first.
4. Coordinate the movement of the fingers with the rhythm of the mouth.