MOUTH
Ah the mouth! Source of such pleasures of taste and touch, to both the owner and the target of its attentions. Holding a tongue that might at one time be stilled by a gag and at another commanded to sensuous movement to bring delight to a Dom/me. Or it might be used by the Dom/me to tease and torment the sub. Surrounded by lips and teeth to kiss and suck and nip and nibble, to bring sweet reward or sweeter retribution! What uses can we safely make of the mouth?

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• Why waste time? Let's deal with the best first. The mouth is one of THE great sex toys! Whether it is licking, sucking, nipping or nibbling a cock, nipple, ear, neck, clit, anus or other tender area it is probably giving wonderful pleasure to both giver and receiver. Unfortunately, along with the sensations that are flooding in there could also be infections.
  
  We will take it for granted that general hygiene and thorough washing have been taken care of. Precautions against Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) always need to be considered unless the partners are monogamous and know that they are healthy. In ALL other cases you should take precautions against STD and other contact transmitted infections by using a condom or dam, as appropriate.
  
  
• If you nip or nibble remember that the parts you are tormenting are very sensitive! Remember too that a human bite can be a source of the most horrendous infections.
  
  Apart from probably counting as a 'Sin' in your diet nipping bits off your partner, or even breaking the skin should be avoided. (nipping off big bits counts as canabalism and is NOT usually acceptable within BDSM!)
  
  
• The tongue can be decorated and made even more stimulating by having the tip pierced and a small stud inserted. Many ladies say that the effect of this modification when their partner's stud caresses their clit is magical!
  
  All piercing should be done by a registered and clinically safe practioner. If the person on the receiving end of the tongue has rings fitted to their cock or genital lips take care to avoid getting tangled!
  
  
• The mouth can be used as a source of 'pain' play in the Scene. Most often this takes the form of clamping the tongue or lips but, if you want something a bit more severe or more for control, it can also include making the sub hold a hot chilli, or other spice, in their mouth.
  
  There is no place in consensual BDSM for punching or otherwise hitting the mouth! Before you use any form of hot spice check that the sub isn't allergic by first rubbing a small piece on their wrist and observing for any swelling, reddening or blistering. If there is no adverse reaction on the wrist get them to gently rub a small piece on the inside of their lip and again wait to see if there is a reaction, including any feeling of illness. If there is no such reaction it is probably safe for more intense play.
  
  

Control of the mouth is most often done with a gag, although the same precautions generally apply to bits used in pony play. The main consideration is to stop the sub from speaking or making any loud noise while still allowing them to breathe. Most often it is a good idea to allow your sub to breathe! However, most gags are fitted to a strap, bridle, or harness of some kind and there are many kinds of stopper which can be attached.

Don't over tighten the straps on a gag, doing so can put unacceptable pressure on the sides of the mouth or jaw and might cause injury. Avoid inflatable gags. They can close not only the mouth but the back of the throat preventing passage of air from the nose and so suffocate the sub. Inflatable gags might also burst, especially if bitten, and propell pieces of rubber into the throat or lungs. Also avoid material gags, such as underwear, as these can be drawn into the throat causing suffocation. NEVER leave a gagged sub alone and always agree a safe sign or form of communication before starting play that might include a gag. A ball that will be dropped if the sub passes out is usually a good option


Have fun and play safe!