Gnawing on roast beef. Wearing the sticky beard. Cleaning the fish tank.

Regardless of what you call it, you gotta do it… and you might as well do it well. Giving your girl a proper tongue-lashing is a surefire way to keep her coming (heh heh) back for more.

Here are a few tips to help you level up your skills in going down.

EVERY BODY IS DIFFERENT
What made your ex-girlfriend flood the backseat of your first car might make your current lady friend yawn. It’s all about paying attention to the subtle moans, twitches, gasps, giggles, and other sexy cues and clues she might give while you’re doing the deed. Also, don’t be afraid to ask what she likes.

BE ENTHUSIASTIC
It was either Yoda or Lao Tzu who said, "A reluctant tongue does not a wet pussy make." (Editor’s note: Neither one of them actually said anything remotely close to that. Ever!). Let her feel how badly you want her by pulling her body up to your face. Admire her. Inhale her. Run your hands down her body. Kiss the insides of her thighs. Divide her with your tongue. Let her know you’re crazy for her, but…

BE A TEASE
Don’t rush! Tease her with your lips by lightly running them over her skin. Anticipation is your friend. Avoid making a mad stampede for her clitoris and pay attention to everywhere but there until she’s a writhing wet mess. Be gentle and keep it simple — avoid acrobatic tongue tricks (this isn’t Cirque du Soleil). Tease her until she’s practically begging you and then slowly press your lips to hers…

APPLY PRESSURE
After you have thoroughly teased her, apply a decent amount of pressure with your tongue. Lick firmly and savor her. You want to continue to go slow, though, and avoid being a bull in a vagina shop. Gently suck but don’t treat her pussy like you’re a vacuum cleaner. Keep your teeth to yourself and don’t just lap at her clitoris repeatedly — there are nerve endings all around it that should not be neglected.

GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY
Before you put your fingers anywhere near her, make sure you’ve trimmed your nails. Take the experience to another level for her by sliding in a finger or two while you lick her clit. Be slippery and agile and always with lubricated fingers. Don’t finger-fuck her cervix into oblivion (unless she’s into that).

BE CONSISTENT
When it comes to orgasmic oral sex, consistency is key. As things heat up and she’s giving off those telltale signs of impending orgasm (the moans, the fingers in your hair pulling you closer, the desperation to climax), don’t change what you’re doing in terms of pacing, and resist the urge to speed up.

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