Autofellatio
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Autofellatio is a form of masturbation involving the oral stimulation of one's own penis. Performing fellatio on oneself is rare due to the flexibility required.<ref name="DS">Template:Cite book</ref> Some have publicly documented training methods through online media, suggesting the act is generally attainable with consistent physical conditioning.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
History
Egyptologist David Lorton says that many ancient texts refer to autofellatio within the religion of Egypt, both in the realm of the gods and among the followers performing religious rituals.<ref name="lorton1">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> According to Lorton, in the Papyrus Bremner-Rhind 28, 20–24, in a document called "Book of Overthrowing Apophis", there is a poem narrating how the sun god Ra had created the god Shu and goddess Tefnut by fellating himself and spitting out his own semen onto the ground.<ref name="lorton1" /> In ancient Egyptian texts, this act is usually performed by the god Atum, and most texts depict only the spitting of the semen or only the masturbation, but not both.<ref name="lorton1" />
Michel Foucault cites Artemidorus' Oneirocritica as identifying the act of "taking [one's] sex organ into one's [own] mouth" as one of three ways to commit "relations with oneself." Artemidorus thought that dreams of this "unnatural" act portended the death of one's children, loss of one's mistresses, or extreme poverty.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
In 1954, American biologists Craig Bartle and Alfred Charles Kinsey reported that fewer than 1% of males can successfully orally contact their own penis and that only 2 or 3 men in a thousand could perform a full autofellatio.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
In 1977, autofellatio was documented by behavioristic science as a problem rather than as a variety in sexual practice.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref>
In recent years, autofellatio has gained increased visibility as a niche practice on adult content platforms such as OnlyFans, Chaturbate, and X, where an increasing number of performers regularly showcase the act. This trend suggests a rise in the percentage of individuals capable of performing it.
Physical aspects
While it is widely believed that autofellatio requires exceptional penis length, targeted stretching has increasingly shown that flexibility can be developed over time and appears to play a more decisive role than penis length. Though greater penis length can make the act more accessible, it is not strictly necessary, as many have demonstrated the ability through consistent training.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Health risks
Risk factors are primarily related to muscle strain. In a Men's Health publication, sex counselor Eric Garrison says pulled muscles are not uncommon.<ref name="Men's Health">Template:Cite web</ref> Another sex counselor, Cam Fraser, in an ABC report:<ref name="ABC">Template:Cite web</ref> "The only things that I could think of that could potentially go wrong could be if you're not limbered up enough, maybe pulling a muscle and hurting your back." Both men remark that STIs, such as herpes, can be transferred from the mouth to penis, and vice versa.<ref name="Men's Health" /><ref name="ABC" /> Additionally, Garrison has encountered a few cases of men accidentally biting themselves.<ref name="Men's Health" />
Notable figures
Parker Woods – A leading figure in modern autofellatio content, Woods built his platform through consistent, niche-focused videos that include stretching routines and technique demonstrations. In 2024, he became the first solo creator to win Pornhub’s Top Blowjob Performer – Male award,<ref>"Winners of 2024 Pornhub Awards Announced". AVN. March 6, 2024.</ref><ref>"2024 Pornhub Awards Winners Announced". XBIZ. March 6, 2024.</ref> competing against nine collaborative performers. The following year, he earned the title of Master Bator in Season 4 of the BateOff,<ref>"Parker Woods is the Master Bator". Gaydar.vip. June 6, 2025.</ref><ref>"June 2025 Round-Up". BoyCulture. June 6, 2025.</ref><ref>"ParkerWoodsX Crowned Master Bator". The Bator Blog. June 5, 2025.</ref> a masturbation competition hosted by BateWorld,<ref>"Inside BateWorld’s International Masturbation Scene". Them. March 2024.</ref> where he delivered two standout autofellatio performances—one for the Handsfree Challenge<ref>"BateOff Handsfree Challenge Recap". The Bator Blog. May 20, 2025.</ref> and another for the Post Workout Wank.<ref>"Post Workout Wank Recap". The Bator Blog. May 27, 2025.</ref> This marked the first time autofellatio was depicted in the series.
Al Eingang – Eingang is recognized as a pioneer of the autofellatio niche in porn.<ref>"Interview with Al Eingang". Eyeshot.net.</ref><ref>"Al Eingang". BUTT Magazine.</ref> Active in both solo and partnered scenes, his performances helped popularize the genre across early internet platforms.
References in culture
Autofellatio is a niche in pornography.<ref>Template:Cite book.</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> While relatively few studio-produced pornographic films historically involved autofellatio, some pornographic actors have been noted for this skill. Ron Jeremy, for example, was reputed for attempting the act in 1970s films, though his range was limited and often fell short of true autofellatio.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Other actors, including Scott O'Hara, Cole Youngblood, Steve Holmes, and Ricky Martinez, have also been featured performing autofellatio. In Brian W. Aldiss' 1970 semi-autobiographical novel The Hand-Reared Boy, he describes group masturbation practices at a British boys' boarding school. One boy with an especially large penis is capable of fellating himself, a fact which the narrator, Horatio Stubbs, verifies.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
Comedian Bill Hicks elaborated an oft-quoted riff on the subject of fellatio, "A woman one night yelled out, 'Yeah, you ever try it?' I said 'Yeah. Almost broke my back.Template:' "<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Kevin Smith later developed a similar theme ("He broke his neck trying to suck his own dick") in his 1994 debut film Clerks.<ref>Template:Cite AV media</ref> Writer/director Larry David, in his 1998 film Sour Grapes, used autofellatio as a recurring plot device with several mentions and muted shots of a lead actor fellating himself (back trouble allowing) throughout the movie. In a 26th season (2000–2001) Saturday Night Live sketch, Will Ferrell plays a character who joins a yoga class with the sole purpose of developing the ability to fellate himself as a part of reaching Samadhi.<ref name="snla">Template:Cite magazine</ref> In the 2001 film Scary Movie 2, Professor Dwight Hartman (David Cross) performs autofellatio after rebuffing Theo's (Kathleen Robertson) offer to perform oral sex on him.
The opening sequence of the 2006 film Shortbus shows James (Paul Dawson) fellating himself on videotape; like all of ShortbusTemplate:`s sexual content, the scene was unsimulated.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1993, American feminist artist Kiki Smith created a beeswax life-size sculpture titled "Mother/Child" which included a depiction of a man performing autofellatio.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In 2017, the concept of autofellatio was employed by a former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, towards other senior White House officials in Donald Trump's administration: "I'm not Steve Bannon, I'm not trying to suck my own cock".<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>