Brain salad surgery, tipping the velvet, gaining knowledge, muff diving, eating out, head job, getting dome, sucking off, rolling cigars, and lolly-gagging. Goats do it, hyenas do it, and even sheep have been known to take the plunge. Do ewe know what we're talking about?

Oral sex can be a great addition to your sexual repertoire. This seductive skill is easy to learn, but hard to master.

We're not here to enumerate tips or offer you Ten Tongue Tingling Temptations, because in reality no two people enjoy exactly the same style. Sex guides, both gay and straight, abound and do offer useful tips and tricks (your correspondents recommend The Guide to Getting It On, or a classic, The Joy of Sex, if you're into hippie hair care), but to establish a solid oral base you're going to need to do some fieldwork. The key to becoming a true head-master is a careful attention to your partner's needs, and of course, practice. Communication is key. While talking may not seem like the most natural act while your mouth is otherwise engaged, we assure you that your partner will explode with adulation if you take the time to ask.

Oddly, giving or receiving oral sex can feel more intimate than other forms of intercourse. Giving oral sex suggests a selfless attention to your partner's needs. By focusing on your partner, you can provide him or her with an experience that is both stimulating and relaxing.

For the more sexually curious, mutual oral sex can be fun, though it does require a higher level of concentration for both parties, which can detract from the relaxation aspect. Above all, when trying new styles, make sure to check in with your partner and make sure they're getting what they need. If sex without affection is simply mutual masturbation, then oral sex without communication can result in mutual mastication. Avoid this at all costs.

When it comes to getting it on in non-traditional places, such as the locals we describe in our Hookup Spot Review, oral sex can be a very helpful skill. Generally, if you want to get things started quickly, about ninety seconds of oral for both you and your partner will help you on your way to a successful quickie. Efficiency never felt so good.

Hookup Spot Review: Although this hookup spot is closer to home, it remains a classic of the Bowdoin hookup scene. There are a wide variety of showers on campus, ranging from the closet showers of the first-year bricks to the terrifying Tower shower-hallways.

Each location must be approached differently, but there are a few tricks that apply to all showers. It is no coincidence that we've linked this hookup spot to our oral sex article. Oddly enough, aquatic sex can be dehydrating and lead to desiccating discomfort. By alternating between cunnilingus and coitus, you'll be able to extend your shower stay. While not quite on par with synchronized swimming, there are elements of aquatic acrobatics involved in shower sex, so be careful not to slip. Be sure to use all the accessories available in the shower. Everything from benches to pulsating shower heads can spice up your shower sexploits.