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Ass-to-mouth is a colloquial term for the removal of the penis from the passive partner's anus followed by the immediate insertion of the penis into the passive partner's or another partner's mouth.1
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Alternate terminology
It is also known as A2M, ATM, or Arse-to-Mouth. Ass-to-mouth generally excludes cleaning the penis or other object after its removal from the anus and before its insertion into the mouth. This may enhance sexual excitement for both active and passive partners, often developing from connotations of domination/humiliation. "Ass-to-other mouth," abbreviated as A2OM or ATOM, specifically describes the variant of the act where the penis is moved from one partner's anus to a different partner's mouth. Another variation is known as A2P, ATP, or Ass-to-pussy which refers to removing the penis from the anus and inserting it into the vagina. The term has been used since at least January 1995 and clearly defined since at least August 1996.2 Despite its health risks, ass-to-mouth has become prevalent in pornographic films, depicting it as a pleasurable act.34
Health risks
The health risks of ass-to-mouth include the risks of both oral sex and anal-oral sex. Unprotected oral-genital contact involves the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital herpes or chlamydia. The recipient of ass-to-mouth is also at risk of infection by Hepatitis A,5 as well as intestinal parasites and other diseases carried in the feces.
It is unknown whether thoroughly washing the anal area and applying an enema results in reduced risk of disease, although general cleanliness is advisable for any sexual act. Porn-industry performers often use enemas prior to filming anal sex sequences; however, this is primarily to eliminate the possibility of any fecal matter appearing on film, rather than disease prevention.6
Cultural references
In the film Clerks II the main characters have a discussion on ass to mouth early in the film, and it is alluded to repeatedly throughout the film. The main character, Dante, repeatedly warns Randal, "You never go ass to mouth!"7
See also
- Anal sex
- Oral sex
- Anal-oral sex
- Coprophilia
- Coprophagia
- Dirty Sanchez (sexual act)
- Santorum (sexual slang)
References
- ^ Robert Jensen, Ph.D.. "Just a John" (PDF), The University of Texas at Austin. Retrieved on 8 January 2007.
- ^ "Definitions", Sex-work.org. Retrieved on 8 January 2007.
- ^ "Real porn", Tiny Nibbles. Retrieved on 8 January 2007.
- ^ "Ass to Mouth". Love and Health. Retrieved on 2007-01-08.
- ^ "A community-wide outbreak of hepatitis A: risk factors for infection among homosexual and bisexual men.", US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Program Office, PMID: 7625417
- ^ Dan Savage, Savage Love column, The Portland Mercury (2003-07-03). Quoting Ben Scuglia, editor of Inside Porn magazine: "[The performers] clear the pipes with a nice, relaxing douche.... Porn buttholes are so clean-clean-clean you could eat off them. Porn is all about squeaky-clean fantasy; even the 'dirty' stuff is supervised and choreographed."
- ^ "Clerks 2 quotes", Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 8 January 2007.
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