Deep Throat
What is deep throat?
Key facts
A deep throat is a form of fellatio in which an erect penis is taken deeply into the mouth and throat, sometimes all the way to the base of the throat. The term was popularized by the 1972 pornographic film *Deep Throat*.
Context
A deep throat is a form of fellatio in which an erect penis is taken deeply into the mouth and throat, sometimes all the way to the base of the throat [1]. The term is also associated with the 1972 pornographic film *Deep Throat*, which helped popularize the name and technique [2]. The film was written and directed by Gerard Damiano and starred Linda Lovelace [3]. Some sources use "deep throating" for the sexual act, while "Deep Throat" can also refer to the film title [2]. The term is also used for the Watergate informant pseudonym "Deep Throat" [3].
Documented claims
- The technique and term became popularized by the 1972 pornographic film *Deep Throat*. [2]
- The film *Deep Throat* was written and directed by Gerard Damiano. [3]
- The film *Deep Throat* starred Linda Lovelace. [3]
- Deep-throating is described as involving the entire erect penis into the mouth and throat. [1]
Questions and answers
Why was the movie Deep Throat so controversial?
The movie was controversial because it depicted explicit oral sex and was one of the first mainstream pornographic films to gain wide attention [2].
What happens when a Deep Throat?
During a deep throat, an erect penis is taken deeply into the mouth and throat, sometimes all the way to the base of the throat [1].
Is it healthy to have a Deep Throat?
The sources do not provide health information about deep throating. It is a sexual practice that involves the mouth and throat [1].
Sources
- Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of 'Deep Throat' — musiccitydrivein.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Throat | Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Deep Throat | Slang — dictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)