cunnilinctio

Definition

Oral stimulation of the female genitalia, especially the clitoris, by a male or female partner for sexual pleasure or for orgasm. CAUTION: Oral sex between disease-free people is not risky. Although oral sex was, until resently, considered a low risk activity for getting HIV (USA Today (Feb. 2, 2000) a recent study shows that as many as 8% of new HIV infections in gay men result from performing oral sex) other STDs such as syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes 2 that can be transmitted orally. Since HIV may be contained in the seminal and vaginal fluids of an HIV-infected person, protection in the form of a latex condom with spermicide (preferably nonoxynol-9) is recommended for fellatio and a dental dam or latex barrier should be used for cunnilingus. It isn't easy for HIV to get into the bloodstream through the mouth unless that the mouth contains cuts, sores, or recent dental work. No cases have been reported yet of people being infected with HIV by having oral sex performed on them. See cunnilingus for synonyms.
Etymology: From Latin cunnus, the vulva, and lingus, the tongue.