Anilingus - Key Points and Summary

Definition and Description

Anilingus (also spelled analingus): An oral and anal sex act involving stimulation of another person's anus using the tongue or lips.
Erogenous Zone: The anus has a high concentration of nerve endings, which can provide pleasure through external stimulation.
Participation: Practiced across all sexual orientations, including as a part of foreplay or preceding anal penetration.
Prevalence: Though present in lesbian sexual practices, it's noted as a minority activity.

Common Slang: Known as "rimming," "rim job," "eating ass," or "tossing the salad."
Prison Slang: "Tossing a salad" is a term sometimes associated with the US prison system.

Originates from Latin words 'anus' and '-lingus'; 'lingere' meaning "to lick."
Introduced in English via the 1899 translation of Krafft-Ebing’s book, "Psychopathia Sexualis."

Methods: Involves using lips or licking, with potential tongue movement around the anus or insertion into the rectum.

Disease Transmission: Potential for bacterial (e.g., shigellosis), viral (e.g., hepatitis A, B, C, HPV, herpes), and parasitic infections.
E. Coli Risk: Risk of urinary tract infections if transitioning immediately from the anus to the genitals.
Casual Partners: Increased health risks with multiple partners.

Hygiene: Thorough washing of the anal area is recommended to reduce risks.
Barrier Methods: Use of dental dams and avoiding oral-genital contact immediately after anal contact.
Oral Care: Avoid brushing, flossing, or dental work before or after anilingus to prevent micro abrasions.