top of page

What is rimming?

Rimming is another name for anilingus which is a form of anal sex and oral sex. This involves the use of mouth and tongue to give pleasure to your partner's anus or the surrounding areas. This includes the act of kissing, licking, sucking among other ways to stimulates the pleasure points. It is called rimming because it is done though the rim of the anus. Rimming is a sexual activity that is enjoyed by people irrespective of their gender identity and sexual orientation. Rimming can transmit STIs and use of dental dams is recommended. Use of Lube is also encouraged as the anus is not self lubricant.


Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sex/what-is-rimming#definition

https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-rimming-5085084

https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/a23652027/what-is-rimming/

Related Posts

See All

Blue ball is when an erection lasts for a very long time without an orgasm. The medical term for blue balls is epididymal hypertension. It is uncomfortable but not serious and should be noted that it

Night fall is another name for wet dreams, which is when someone ejaculates due to sexual arousal while sleeping.

Celibacy is a vow to restrain sexual activities for a certain time or life long or until someone gets married. Celibacy has a different definition for different people. Some people refrain from just

bottom of page