The Kivin Method for Oral Sex Can Make You Orgasm in 3 Minutes Flat

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As the saying goes, when something's not broken, don't fix it. And while that may seem to be the case for the way many people with vulvas regard the head-between-the-legs approach to oral sex, because, hey—for many it works so well. But, does it work best? Not necessarily. Once you learn how to master the Kivin Method for oral sex, which many contend leads to a faster and stronger orgasm, you'll be left wondering why you waited so long to experience its magic throughout the duration of your sexually active life.

The Kivin Method is a technique that's best explained as “sideways oral,” says United Kingdom-based sex and relationship expert Annabelle Knight. As opposed to that aforementioned vertical approach, with the Kivin Method, the giver comes in-between the legs at a horizontal angle, which maximizes exposure to the tongue and focus on and across the clitoris, labia majora, and labia minora.

“We now know that the clitoris isn’t just a little external nub but instead is a much larger, and longer, internal organ boasting thousands of pleasurable nerve endings,” says Knight. “Instead of being licked up and down, which would miss out on stimulating the crura and bulbs—or the arms and legs—licking occurs lengthways [with the Kivin Method], meaning that stimulation is spread over a larger surface area.” And, she adds, some have reported using the method has led to them climaxing in three minutes flat.

How to practice the simple Kivin Method of oral sex for faster orgasms

To get in position for the Kivin Method, the receiver lies on their back and brings one knee to their chest, creating space for their partner to enter horizontally. They can then rest their leg over their partner’s back or keep it elevated. (Keep in mind that the comfort of the receiver plays a vital role in how successful this technique will be. In fact, Knight says anything that removes attention from pleasure can have a negative effect on the overall experience.) Whichever stance you choose, aim to create a comfortable, stress-free environment where you can fully relax and enjoy.

Some have reported using the method has led to them climaxing in three minutes flat.

Unfortunately, there's no known Kivin Method founder as of yet to whom you can send flowers and words of gratitude for developing the orgasm-revolutionizing model. But, as far as thank-you notes are concerned, Knight says Reddit can be credited for popularizing the term. One user shared his experience using this technique with his wife several years ago, and people were willing to take his word for its orgasm-amplifying effects. “She came within about 5 minutes of me finding the rhythm and best hand position," the Redditor shared. "This was definitely a big change—I often go 15 to 20 minutes and have her teetering on the edge without managing to get her to come.”

Well. If there were ever a time to say, "I'll have what she's having."

Anecdotal evidence aside, there's not much by way of data isn’t to prove the method's efficacy. But, the personal experience of the Redditor and thousands of upvotes flooding the post’s comments section vouch for the success rate enough to make it at least worthy of trying.

And, as is the case with all new endeavors, practice makes better (if not perfect). Once you get into the groove and figure out which positions and movements work best for you and your partner, feel free to play around and incorporate different types of stimulation, whether that’s with your tongue, fingers, or toys, or other physical locations, like the vagina, anus, breasts, or other erogenous zones. If you're interested in adding sex toys into the mix, Knight recommends something small and maneuverable, such as a bullet vibrator or a finger vibrator to amplify that orgasm even more.

Of course, no single technique is one-size-fits-all, so the using the Kivin Method and licking your partner sideways rather than vertically doesn't guarantee a life-changing orgasm. But, trying it is undoubtedly worth three to 10 minutes of your time—and then maybe a few more minutes to do it again.

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