Safe Oral Sex Practices You Actually Need to Know

Is saliva a sustainable lube or a petri dish? Here’s how not to be the reason she gets a UTI

Dear reader, oral sex can be (and should be) sexy and sensual. But if you go in sloppy and uninformed, it’s a fast track to an unwanted UTI. If you're the kind of lover who takes pride in blowing her mind with your tongue (and you should be), then it's time to get honest about what’s going on microbiologically down there.

Let’s clean up your oral game (without killing the vibe) and finally talk about what safe oral sex practices really look like when it comes to her vulva, her bladder, and her trust in your face-to-crotch commitment.

Is Spit Sexy? Or Is It (The Wrong Kind of) Dirty?

Listen, I'm not out here trying to ruin your spit game… Spit has its rightful place in sex if you love a little mess, right? But that fresh-from-your-mouth drizzle you thought made you look porn-star slick could also be slathering her genitals with a complex cocktail of bacteria, many of which have zero business being anywhere near her urethra.

Let’s get scientific for a hot second: the mouth is home to over 700 species of bacteria. While most of them are harmless in your oral ecosystem, the moment they cross streams with the vulvovaginal flora... well, it’s kind of like inviting a mouthful of strangers into a quiet, balanced neighborhood.

And if her bladder’s sensitive or she’s prone to urinary tract infections, that mouth-to-vulva bacteria transfer can trigger a UTI faster than you can say, “But I brushed my teeth!” Oh, and brushing doesn’t guarantee sterility… it can actually increase the risk of microscopic cuts in your mouth that make bacteria more mobile. YIKES

Guidelines For Giving Head That Won’t Land Her in Urgent Care

Now for the part that should be obvious but so often isn’t: safe oral sex practices are about being hot AND hygienic. There’s no trade-off. You can devour her like the goddess she is without playing Russian roulette with her urinary tract.

Here’s how:

#1 Ditch the spit and opt for safe lube

If you need some slip, use a water-based or silicone-based lube (bonus points for vulva-friendly formulas that are free from glycerin and parabens). Lube not only improves sensation and reduces friction, but it also makes you look like you've done your research.

#2 Don't eat her out after Mexican takeout

Or sushi. Or anything with a high pH that is spicy that might irritate her tissue or throw off her vaginal biome. Wash your hands and rinse your mouth before you head south. That fire-in-your-mouth jalapeño might become actual fire-in-her-urethra 12 hours later.

#3 Skip the ass-to-vag backtrack

Rimming is delicious. However, if you’re going to rim and then move on to her vulva, consider switching the order or brushing and rinsing first. The oral bacteria in her ass aren’t going to get along with her vagina. You'll just be hosting a microbial cage match, and no one wins.

#4 Trim the face jungle

Beard burn might sound like a warrior’s medal. Still, in reality, rough facial hair can create tiny abrasions on the vulva and just enough irritation to allow bacteria to sneak in. Consider smoothing your stubble or at least softening it with conditioner before you turn her lips into your playground.

#5 Know when to pause the oral parade

Cold sore? Sore throat? That mysterious tickle in your tonsils? Keep your mouth far from anyone’s genitals until you’re sure you're not harboring something viral. Oral herpes (HSV-1) is super common, but if she doesn’t already have that strain, a "surprise" transmission isn’t a sexy plot twist.

Licking with Love Means Leading with Curiosity and Caution

Your mouth has power, but that power needs responsibility attached (yes, even when you’re halfway between her thighs and feeling like Casanova). By following safe oral sex practices, you’re not "killing the mood," you’re literally helping her stay healthy, relaxed, and able to fully enjoy the aftermath of your exceptional cunnilingus. No one wants to follow their orgasm followed by cranberry pills and hydration reminders.

Plus, that respectful, pink-flushed, health-minded energy? It's panty-dropping. Trust me. Dear reader, giving great oral sex isn't just about technique or enthusiasm (though those absolutely matter). It's also about care, communication, and knowing the bacterial drama you don’t want to start. By embracing safe oral sex practices, you become a responsible fantasy.

BECOME THE BEST LOVER YOU CAN BE