Ass Worship: Get Fruity Eating Booty

Curious about eating ass? Let’s break the taboo around that most intimate of sex acts: rimming. Discover expert rim job tips and positions for giving a play partner the ultimate in anilingus. And whether you’re giving or receiving, learn how to worship ass like a pro – while staying safe.

Worshipping ass goes by many names. Rimming, tossing the salad, anilingus, eating booty; the list is longer than your favorite dildo. Essentially all these expressions mean the same thing: pleasuring your partner’s anus with your tongue.

OK, some of you might immediately be thinking ‘eww’. Liking giving and receiving oral sex is one thing – it’s hot and feels great – but talk about licking ass, and suddenly people can clam up.
 

However, the more you *open up* to the idea, the more you realise that rimming or being rimmed can be just as horny as vaginal or penal oral sex. In fact, part of why anal sex feels so great is that there are so many nerve endings in your bum – which is also what makes rimming feel so amazing.
 

The Taboos of Ass Worship

All those different playful (and kinda childish terms) for ass worship exist because eating booty is still considered taboo – people are scared to tell it how it is. And, just like anal sex, it also carries a homophobic stigma and can be deemed “dirty” by some narrow-minded folk (both in a literal and figurative sense). But anilingus is more common than you think, and not just among gay men.

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Studies in the US have shown up to 40 per cent of men have at one time or another eaten ass. One study published in The Journal of Sex Research examined data from 40,000 married and cohabitating couples. While only 14 percent reported indulging in full anal sex , 30 percent said they’d enjoyed “anal stimulation,” which might involve fingers, a sex toy, or – in the case of ass worship – good ol' stimulation from a partner’s tongue.
 

What Does Rimming Feel Like?

If you’re curious about giving or receiving anilingus, you'll want to know what it may feel like before you dive in tongue-first. Because the anal opening is highly sensitive, receivers often describe a pleasant tickling sensation to begin with, followed by warm, flowing energy that can even feel like a full body massage.

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For those worshipping ass, the taboo aspect of licking the anus can be just as arousing: a feeling of intense intimacy, warmth, and major arousal from witnessing the pleasure you sex partner's experiencing. Here's what women are saying over on Reddit:

– “The feeling itself is whatever, but what turns me on is I know my boyfriend is losing his mind over my ass.”  [via]

– “My partner’s beard is always a bit scratchy down there, and the sensation is okay but not mind blowing, not as nice as regular oral. I’d be OK without it in my life, but god damn he is hard as a rock afterwards, so whatever it’s doing for him is totally worth it.” [via]

– “My husband is not into it, so I last got it from a girlfriend’s boyfriend during a group thing years ago. And what is up with people not liking when they stick the tongue in? That was a slithery feeling unlike anything else, and I fucking loved it.”  [via]

– “My goodness, it is so good! I wish there were less awkward ways to bring it up with new partners... If you’ve never done it, at least give it a try!” [via]

– “It kind of had a nice, warm, and wet massage feeling to it. Wasn’t too exciting and doesn’t feel simulating for me but the fact that my boyfriend loved licking it turned me on so much and made me feel sexy and confident.”  [via]

– “It feels amazing. Throw in a vibrator or some fingering and I’ll be orgasming in no time.” [via]

– “I never thought I would be interested in it. My bf was going down on me while I was on all fours once, and he surprised me by doing it. I loved it! It’s one of my favourite things that he does now, especially when he combines it with fingering me and rubbing my clit.” [via]

 

How to Prepare For a Rim Job

While some may get turned on by the potentially dirty aspect to rimming someone without prep (shout out to scat fans!), most of us prefer their partner properly cleaned. If you’re receiving, the good news is that you don’t have to do a full douche or enema before eating ass. That’s because rimming only involves the external part of the anus. This may include a soaking bath and gentle soap around the anus first, which can play nicely into foreplay.

 

“For those worshipping ass, the taboo aspect of licking the anus can be just as arousing: a feeling of intense intimacy, warmth, and major arousal from witnessing the pleasure you sex partner's experiencing.”

If you’re giving a rim job, before zeroing in on the asshole, warm up by massaging, spanking, or kissing the butt cheeks. After nibbling on the fleshy part of the cheeks, try moving toward the asshole but back again, before making full contact. Let your partner enjoy your breath on their skin, genitals, and ass. You can lick the cheeks before moving to the asshole.

Ass worship also works as a great teaser and warm-up to pegging, if a male play partner is into that. 
 

Best Ass Eating Positions

Reaching the anus with your tongue isn’t always easy. You need to find ass-eating positions that are comfortable for both of you. You want the receiver to be able to relax into the experience while you’re also comfortable giving stimulation for an extended period of time.

Here are five ass-eating positions that will drive you wild: 
 

1. Doggy Style

Anilingus often works best when the receiver is on their hands and knees in doggy style. It gives direct access to the anus for rimming and allows for grip and pressure to be applied. This position is a winner if you want to follow up ass eating with anal sex. 
 
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2. Spread Eagle

Another great position for eating booty is when the receiver lays on their back with their legs spread, or – if they're a contortionist—behind their head. Use a pillow to prop up their pelvis to really tilt their butthole up, so you can feast like a queen or king that you are.
 

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3. Facesitting

Facesitting is a fun position, but more challenging. Prop up your head with a pillow to bring your face closer to their anus. The person being rimmed can use the bed and wall to help balance their weight off their knees/thighs.
 

 

4. Reverse Facesitting

The reverse face-sit is where the receiver is sitting on your face but they’re facing away from you. Depending on how you’re positioned, they can balance against a headboard or wall, or lean forward and rest down on the bed/floor with their elbows either side of you.

What does rimming feel like? Peachy!
 

5. Anilingus 69

From the previous position you can easily transition into anilingus 69, whereby they’re performing oral on you while you’re worshiping their ass. The person on top just need to lean all the way forward so they can perform oral sex on the partner laying down. Win-win!
 

Eating Booty: Top Tips

Rimming isn’t just about licking – you have other options to get creative. Try the tips below and ask your partner how it feels to gage if they are loving or hating it. 

• Tongue the folds Anal folds have loads of nerve endings that fill up with blood as the receiver gets more aroused and relaxed. Use your tongue to create circles around them. 
   
• Use more than your tongue. Try using other parts of your face such as your chin or nose. This is especially good if your mouth and tongue start getting tired!
   
• Switch up speed, direction, pressure Stay consistent for one technique before moving to the next. Ask the receiver if they want it faster or slower, harder or softer. Take the feedback and adjust.
   
• Shoot the Breeze Don’t forget about your breath. If you purse your lips, you can blow a cool stream of air across your play partner’s asshole. A wider mouth means warmer breath.
   
• Incorporate a rimming-specific sex toy  Enhance a rimming experience with a tongue dinger sex toy. It vibrates on their tongue and feels incredible on your ass. 
   
• Reach Around Don’t forget about your partner’s genitals. You can reach around to fondle testicles, penis, vulva or nipples as you’re eating ass. If you’re making out with a penis-owner, you can even suck their balls before moving back to the anus (but don’t go directly from arse to penis, as this could pose health risks). 

If you’re the one worshipping ass, remember, there are a lot of nerve endings there! Light licks can be great, but so can some finer, deeper licks as well. Try an anal massage with a finger while the tongue assists. Mix it up just as you would any other oral sex. 

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Is Rimming Safe?

When it comes to ass play and the tongue, there are safety measures folks should consider. Rimming can spread STIs. What this means is that all the standard rules should apply:
 

• Get tested before playing with a new partner
• Get frequently tested if you have multiple partners
• Ensure the anal area is clean.
• Avoid rimming during times of tummy upsets.
• Avoid rimming during times of gum flare-ups or haemorrhoid flare-ups
• For super safety, use a dental dam

 

Can You Get HIV From Rimming?

According to The Body, rimming is classified as a negligible risk for HIV transmission. What that means is that there is a potential for spreading blood-born pathogens, but there aren’t necessarily documented cases. You could potentially get HIV from the person giving if the giver is not undetectable for the virus and has bleeding gums while the receiver has anal tears (however microscopic). This scenario is possible but highly unlikely. Using dental dams and getting proper testing can help with safety.
 

“Anilingus often works best when the receiver is on their hands and knees in doggy style. It gives direct access to the anus for rimming and allows for grip and pressure.”

On the other hands, Hepatitis A spreads via feral-oral contact, so you are at potential risk of infection if virus-laden faces gets int your mouth. Symptoms of Hepatitis A include a high temperature, flu-like symptoms, tummy pain, feeling sick, and diarrhoea. 
 

FAQS
 

What Does Eating Ass Taste Like?

As long as you shower up and clean, it tastes like skin - there isn’t going to be an overpowering flavor. Don’t wash and obviously you are likely to expect a muskier or sweatier scent/taste. 
 

Aren’t Rim Jobs Just For Gay Guys?

Lots of people assume rimming is just for gay men. But do straight men like being rimmed? And do women like rimming or being rimmed? Absolutely! Like all sex acts, it’s all down to personal preference – some people love it, some people don’t. And some people may grow to love it. 

 

The Takeaway: Ass Worship

Ass worship doesn’t have to be wrapped in taboo or whispered like a secret code. When you strip away the myths, rimming and eating ass sit right alongside every other form of intimate exploration — rooted in curiosity, trust, communication, and comfort. Whether you’re drawn to the closeness, the vulnerability, or the thrill of something new, eating booty can be a perfectly valid (and surprisingly meaningful) part of partnered pleasure.
 

The real magic comes from approaching it with openness: talk about boundaries, ask what feels good, agree on hygiene and safety, and keep the pressure low while the trust stays high. When everyone feels informed, relaxed, and respected, rimming and anal-focused intimacy becomes less about “being edgy” and more about discovering what your body — and your partner’s — genuinely enjoys. In the end, ass worship is simply one more way humans connect, care, and co-create pleasure.
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