Better than the 69? Here’s why it’ll make you hooked. The 69 has reigned supreme in the kingdom of oral sex for a long time. But a new contender has entered the scene, ready to dethrone this slightly… vintage classic. Its name? The 68.
The 69 is nice. It’s part of the basic toolkit of any sexual explorer. But the 68? Ah, the 68… that’s the next level. The gourmet tier. The one few couples dare to try, but which, once tasted, leaves a mark in your erotic memory. And a burning desire to go back. Less known, more selfish, infinitely more intense. And if you’ve never tried it, get ready to rewrite your top 3 of oral pleasures. Warning, this article may cause some itching below the belt. Have your tissues ready.
The 68 : where it all begins (and ends)
I still remember the first time I tried this variation. At the time, I was convinced that the 69 was the pinnacle of oral sex: fair, simultaneous, a real win-win deal. And then, one evening, for fun, we improvised what I didn’t yet know to call the 68.
A desire to see him focused on me, to feel his breath without having to manage my own part of the contract. Result? A different orgasm, longer, more total. And a lesson: sometimes, giving up the „give everything at once” makes everything more intense.
Since then, I’ve talked about it to my friends (the good ones), and most laugh before trying it. Afterward… they don’t laugh anymore. They sigh. Often.
So what exactly is the 68?
Imagine the 69, but in concentrated version. The 68 is the inverse of the 69. No more juggling between giving and receiving. Here, one gives everything, the other receives everything. No balance, no compromise. Just unilateral pleasure… but that will blow your mind (and not only figuratively). This asymmetry is anything but selfish: it’s pure focus. One goal, one body, one shiver.
For the one giving, it’s almost pleasurable to see your partner completely surrendered, offered, relaxed. For the one receiving? It’s a plunge: no more thinking, no more hands to coordinate, just pleasure and the sensation of losing control.
I remember a younger lover who told me after a 68: « I felt like I was swallowing you whole.« At the time, it made me laugh. Today, I see exactly what he meant.
In practice, the 68 means:
👉 one person lies on their back, relaxed, offered.
👉 the other lies face-down on top, back against chest, head right at the perfect height.
👉 And off we go. One goal: deliver an oral orgasm intense enough to make the mattress shake.
« The 69 is nice. But sometimes, I just want her to let go and enjoy. With the 68, she has no choice. »
— Thomas, 38
Why is it so damn exciting?
Because the 68 is the fantasy of surrender. The receiver is literally lying on their partner, completely vulnerable. They have nothing else to do but orgasm. No hand to manage, no mouth busy elsewhere. Just enjoying.
And for the one giving?
- An unbeatable view.
- Total access.
- Multiplied erotic power, in king or queen mode.
This is where the 68 surpasses the 69: intensity is multiplied. No interruptions to manage your own sensations. Everything is focused on the other. And paradoxically, it can be even more pleasurable psychologically.
How to practice the 68 position (without ending up at the chiropractor)
Detailed instructions
- Prepare the territory. Clean sheets, warm atmosphere, pillows if needed. Comfort is key. Avoid the narrow couch (tested, not approved).
- Lie down on your back. Flat, arms along your body or resting on your thighs. You’re here to enjoy, not do squats.
- Invite your partner to come on top of you. They lie on their back, head toward your legs, legs bent on either side of your face. Their head right at the perfect height to explore everything: vulva, clitoris, penis, testicles, perineum… Panoramic view guaranteed.
- Get comfortable. Your mouth should be able to easily reach their intimate zones without having to tilt your head too much.
- Explore. Lips, tongue, hands… anything goes. Clitoris, vulva, penis, glans, testicles, perineum, anus… depending on your desires. Free hands open up an infinite field of caresses and digital or sextoy stimulation. Have fun. The goal is to take your time, vary the pressure, surprise. You can even bring a sextoy, lube, an ice cube… I did it once: I still have the taste of that shiver in a corner of my memory.
Things to know
🔴 Weight and comfort. The person underneath supports all the weight of the other. If your body types are very different, adjust the posture:
- The person on top can rest their hands or forearms on the bed to relieve the partner.
- You can add a pillow under your lower back to better position your head.
🔴 Flexibility. No need to be a gymnast, but a minimum of cervical and lumbar mobility is recommended. If it pulls, stop before you hurt something (nothing less sexy than an ER visit on a Saturday night).
Why the 68 is addictive (and why you’ll come back to it)
Because it’s intense, visual, animal and tender at the same time. Because it inverts the usual mechanics of oral sex, making it totally asymmetric. Because it forces the receiver to let go, to completely surrender to the other’s greed.
And also because it’s an excellent foreplay… that can be enough on its own.
No penetration? No need. After a well-executed 68, the only thing you’ll want to do is… start over.
« I thought I had tried everything. The 68 reconciled me with oral sex. It’s animal, powerful, and makes me feel invincible. »
— Karim, 29« I watched myself orgasm without shame. He held me, could barely breathe, and it was as if I had all the power. And at the same time, zero control. »
— Julie, 33
One last tip from a gourmet?
Don’t end on that note. If you try the 68, savor it to the end, then take a minute to catch your breath. And follow up with something else. A long kiss. A slow penetration. Or a second round, but reversed.
Because the 68 is great for a simple reason: it’s meant to be exchanged. One round you, one round me. No calculation. No forced symmetry. Just ping-pong pleasure. And sometimes, that’s enough to reboot everything you thought you knew about oral sex.
Final word
The 68 isn’t just a position. It’s a mindset. The one of giving without expecting anything in return, and receiving without guilt. It’s the art of sexual tasting at its peak. So tonight, ditch Netflix, and try the „69 minus one.” You’ll see, sometimes, it’s even better.
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