Quickie: How Do People Feel About Oral Sex?
Survey finds that for some, oral is less than pleasurable
According to a survey of about 1,000 people around the country, which was conducted by Bespoke Surgical, respondents perform oral sex on their partner an average of 5.32 times a month, while they receive oral sex 5.20 times a month. Not surprisingly, 80.7 percent of respondents report that they find oral sex pleasurable and 73.5 percent say they think it’s fun. In addition, 55.8 percent of people say oral sex makes them feel closer to their partner.
“Overall, we feel that these are promising statistics when it comes to a healthy sexual attitude around oral sex….”
For others, however, the feelings about oral sex are not so positive.
The survey also found that:
- 25.3 percent of people say oral sex makes them self-conscious
- 13.5 percent say oral sex is uncomfortable
- 11.8 percent say oral sex makes them feel dirty
- 6.3 percent believe oral sex is gross
- 3.5 percent find oral sex shameful
Although it’s unfortunate that so many people have negative feelings about oral sex, Bespoke…