Oral Sex on the Self: A How-to Guide

Sex in all its not-so-infinite variety is a wonderful thing, but for many men, oral sex occupies a special place. After all, no matter how much a man enjoys penetrative sex, there’s a lot to be said for being able to simply lie back and accept oral administrations from another person without having to do any work oneself. And as long as the giver of the oral sex gift watches their teeth (and is disease-free, of course), there are no real penis care issues that need to be considered. But most men don’t get oral sex as frequently as they would like – which has prompted many a man to try to perform the act upon himself. Relatively few men are capable of succeeding in this quest, but for those who wish to try, this how-to guide offers some important tips to remember.

The guide

p>Successful oral sex of the self requires a considerable amount of trial-and-error for most men. Some men may try it and never achieve their goal, but even those who are ultimately successful rarely succeed without several, sometimes many, attempts. For the hearty souls interested, remember that it can be physically challenging – so don’t push beyond reasonable limits.

- Prepare the body. Performing oral sex on the self requires the back to be able to bend far enough for the head to reach the penis, obviously. This requires the body to be quite limber. For those who are already limber – perhaps because they are dancers or regularly partake in yoga or just were born that way – it still pays not to rush into things but to take time and warm the body up with appropriate exercises. For those who are not already limber, finding online videos that emphasize how to safely bend the torso is one possible way to get started on the path to appropriate flexibility.

- Lose weight. Making that mouth-to-penis connection is generally easier if there’s not a spare tire around the middle to get in the way. Those serious about self-performed oral sex but who weigh a bit more than they should may want to take off a few pounds before seriously attempting to make the connection.

- Stop eating and drinking. No, not totally – just a couple of hours before making an attempt. With less food and fluids sloshing around in the stomach, the body will bend and move more easily.

- Make the space warm. Cold causes the body’s muscles to tighten, and what one wants for self-fellating is a very loose body. Be sure the space that is being used is nice and warm. It also helps to perhaps take a nice, warm bath before attempting this exercise.

- Determine the best position to try During the lead-up to an attempt, as one is getting the body prepared, a guy should try out a few positions to see which one is most likely to bring about success. One of the more popular positions is to lie on the back, then flip the legs over the head – perhaps resting them on a wall and then slowly walking them down the wall to bring the penis closer to the mouth. This works for some men, as the force of gravity can be more advantageous in this position, but others find that bending from a standing or sitting pose is better suited for their individual bodies and abilities.

Again, performing oral sex on oneself is a physically demanding task, and this guide is just making suggestions; if a man attempts it, he should listen to his body and not reach beyond his abilities, in order to avoid injury.

One other point in our guide to self-performed oral sex is to make sure the penis is in good shape. Using a superior penis health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) can help. Look for one that includes a wide range of vitamins, including A, B5, C, D, and E. The best oils will also contain L-arginine, an amino acid that works to keep penile blood vessels receptive to increased flow.

His Penis Odor: A Woman’s Guide

Ladies, it’s time to let you in on a little secret: Although we don’t ever want to admit it, we don’t always give as much attention to penis care as we really should. And that may account for the distinct penis odor a woman sometimes encounters wafting up from us when we remove our trousers. Other than wincing as if you have just encountered a freshly-killed skunk, what can a woman do when confronted with penis odor? The following guide may prove helpful in that regard.

Why does it smell?
 
The first thing to know is why penis odor is such an issue. The easy answer is that the guy whose penis is sending out a rank aroma simply doesn’t pay proper attention to hygiene. While that certainly can be the major contributing factor, it’s not necessarily the real reason.

Even a man who washes regularly may attract penis odor simply because of how the penis is stored. Unless a guy is a nudist or goes commando (that is, without underwear) on a regular basis, the penis tends to spend an inordinate amount of time beneath two layers of clothing. And those layers aren’t usually designed for flow-through ventilation. Trousers, especially in winter, are made of fairly heavy material. Cotton underwear is not so heavy, but blended or nylon-based underwear tends to be hot. And if the underwear is tight, it increases the heat factor. Not only that, men who don’t manscape have a heavy bush of hair that adds further insulation.

All this makes the penis into a sweat factory, and that sweat brings with it an abundance of odor-causing bacteria.

Diet counts
 
Diet also plays a role. Sweat scent changes depending upon a man’s diet. In general, those who eat lots of red meat have a stronger, more pungent odor than those who like to graze on salads. But it’s not a simple meat eater vs. vegetarian situation; for example, many vegetables (such as asparagus and broccoli) tend to produce very distinctive and not necessarily pleasant odors when released through sweat pores.

And yes, hygiene
 
Of course, hygiene is also a big component here. Guys who don’t wash regularly will have a tendency to smell more strongly. This is especially true of men who do not wash after sex (whether by themselves or with a partner). And a guy who really loves wearing his favorite jeans five days in a row without washing is just sending out an open invitation for penis odor to come on in.

The guide
 
So what should a woman do when her partner (or potential partner) presents with a consistent penis odor issue?

First, let him know about it. This can take the form of being direct - "Either the stank from that penis goes or I go" - or more subtle - "After I finish washing up, you can go in and clean your guy, then I’ll meet you in bed." But if the subtle route doesn’t work, be direct and blunt. You have a right to expect better and he may be totally unaware of the problem.

Second, let him know of any progress. If regular washing isn’t doing the trick, let him know. He may need to switch laundry detergents or up the number of times he washes per day.

Third, offer to help on occasion. It will be much more fun for a man if his partner joins in washing, soaping, rinsing and drying his penis.

Another important component of any guide to penis odor: Be sure to regularly apply a top notch penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) with vitamin A. That vitamin’s antibacterial properties are invaluable at fighting the bacteria behind penis odor. It also helps if the crème contains alpha lipoic acid, an antioxidant that battles oxidative stress which can weaken penis skin and make it harder to resists odors.