Self Sucking: Myth or Reality?

It’s about time we talk about self sucking, a topic that sits on the border of myth and reality. Beyond the dramatic side of autofellatio, this practice questions the limits of the human body and its possible dangers, but also the collective sexual imagination surrounding this practice.

Before we dive into the anatomical and psychological aspects of this practice, let’s see what it’s really all about…

Autofellatio is the fancy term for someone with a penis performing oral sex on themself. Theoretically, this can be seen as the ultimate expression of autoeroticism: simultaneously giving and receiving pleasure in a closed, self sufficient cycle.

People are often fascinated by this topic as it plays with transgressive ideas and evokes fantasies of total sexual independence. For some, it symbolises the possibility of never needing another person in order to experience pleasure. For others, it’s simply a subject of curiosity, or maybe the butt of jokes. In any case, autofellatio has its own special place in the erotic imagination, as it’s linked just as much to desire as it is incredulity.

In pop culture, autofellatio is often treated humouristically, as an impossible fantasy or an urban legend. However, a few testimonies do exist, notably from contortionists, performance artists or extremely flexible people. Online forums and personal accounts report that some men have already managed to partially or fully suck themselves off, but these cases remain extremely rare and difficult to verify.

This mix of unverifiable stories and collective fascination keeps the myth well alive. The videos that circulate on the internet don’t always make it easy for us to distinguish between staging and reality. Thus, autofellatio remains more so a fantasized image than a widespread practice, and its place in the sexual imagination seems more prevalent than in concrete reality.

The main obstacle when taking part in this practice is, unsurprisingly, the human body in itself. For one to be able to perform autofellatio, a combination of extremely rare factors is necessary: a relatively short torso, an exceptionally flexible back, extreme flexibility in the hips, and a penis size that makes mouth to penis contact easier.

Even with advanced yoga, gymnastic or circus training, the human body has its natural limits. The backbone, designed to protect the spinal cord and ensure mobility, isn’t made to support such a level of twisting. For most men, autofellatio will remain unattainable, not because they’re not interested in testing it out, but simply because of the physiological restraints.

Doctors have already reported attending to patients injured after trying to perform autofellatio. By looking to perform a certain fantasy, some can run the risk of injuring their back, neck or even causing problems with long term mobility. In other words, the price you pay to carry out certain fantasies can be too high, especially in a practice where pleasure remains mostly hypothetical.

If autofellatio intrigues you, there are many, safer ways to get close to the experience. Realistic masturbators, oral sex toys or even suction cup dildos can allow one to find those same ‘self-given pleasure’ sensations.

It’s also possible to integrate this fantasy into roleplay with a partner, where setting the scene and imagination are enough to stimulate danger free desire. What’s essential is making sure the idea transforms into a fun, erotic area for play, without putting your health in danger.

Autofellatio sits at the crossroads of fantasy, legend and rare reality. Even if some exceptionally flexible individuals seem capable of achieving this feat, it remains inaccessible to almost all men. More than physical performance, it’s the evocative power of such a fantasy that feeds discussions and stimulates the imaginary.

Let’s not forget, however, that sexuality isn’t measured by the ability to perform the impossible. Sexual fulfilment can be found in the diversity of experiences, in play, creativity and complicity with yourself and your partner.