Half of couples (48%) include 69s as part of their sexual routine, according to research by the online sex toy retailer Lovehoney. The 69 is where you perform oral sex on each simultaneously - with your bodies aligned so that each person’s mouth is near the other’s genitals. Two-thirds of couples (62%) said that they had experienced disappointing 69s -  it can be difficult to concentrate on two sex acts at the same time. Here Lovehoney sex and relationship expert Annabelle Knight gives 6 tips on how to nail the 69.

Sex on Female First

Sex on Female First

Take A Shower

As with all sexual acts, especially those involving oral stimulation, it’s imperative to be clean and well groomed down below. So if you’re going to try out the 69 position, clean up. Better still, jump in the shower together so you can ensure both of you smell and taste fresh.

Use your hands

There's plenty more body to explore as you're going down on each other. Not only can your hands pleasure the other hot spots surrounding his nether regions—such as his testicles and perineum (the highly sensitive area between a man’s testicles and anus)—but they can also be put to good use when your mouth needs a breather.

Take sides

If you're planning to make the 69 position your main event, the most comfortable way to do so would be for both of you to lie on your side.  You won't have to worry about muscle strain or limbs landing where they shouldn't, and you can use each other's thighs as a pillow (a thillow, if you like ) to keep neck pain to a minimum.

Mix it up  

Don't get stuck in a rut and vary your routine. Go slow, go fast, go in circles, go in long strokes, change up the pressure and suction—try and create a unique experience every time.

Multi-task

There is no rule that says you can only perform oral sex during a 69. Why not introduce a bullet vibrator into the proceedings? Get working with the vibe and then return to oral to add some variation. Lovehoney have some great bullet vibrators for around a tenner.

Returning the favour

If you climax before your partner, it is polite to remember that you still have a job to do in bringing them off. Don’t roll over and go to sleep - return the favour.


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