Reviewed by Dr. Laura McGuire on November 23, 2021
More About Sumata
Sumata is often the final part of a session with a Japanese health worker. Sessions start with a thorough shower to ensure the client is clean. Once the health worker feels confident their client is clean, they may lick and kiss their client’s body, moving from their upper body to their genitals and, in many cases, their asshole. A blowjob, often without a condom, follows, before sumata traditionally ends the session. Services may vary, depending on what the client requests.
Health providers may offer sumata with shumata, which is the Japanese term for a hand job. The term sumata is often used as a euphemism for shumata. A health provider may advertise that it offers sumata, but instead treat the clients to shumata, which many people prefer.
Although it doesn’t involve penetration, many people still use lubrication for sumata. Lubricating the penis and thighs can make sumata more comfortable for the thrusting partner. It’s also easier for the thrusting partner to orgasm when their penis is lubed up, because it makes the experience feel closer to penetrative sex.
A person usually enjoys sumata with a single partner. However, there is a FFM threesome version called a pussy sandwich. In this alternative, the person thrusts their penis between the thighs of two partners. They may also stimulate the penis to orgasm with their hands and labia. Health providers offering a pussy sandwich would charge more for this service than a standard sumata, as it involves two workers.
As sumata doesn’t involve the exchange of fluids or internal penetration, it is regarded as a relatively safe sexual activity. However, sexually transmitted infections can still spread through skin-to-skin contact or infected semen. Condoms can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections spreading. Following safer sex guidelines is important for any sexual activity.