Thanks for the answers...
I see that some of you are mystified by my lack of knowledge on this and suggest that it is standard practice. In my 'defense' I do not as yet have any practical experience with sex at all (still a virgin at almost 22), so I had no way of knowing that without asking.
LittleFury - don't worry - if I had a partner I would definitely ask her about it before doing so... but due to the fact that I do not have a partner my interest in this is purely 'academic' at this time. *
