For the first three weeks, the mother cat will lick each kitten around the abdomen and anal area after nursing to encourage elimination of waste. (thesprucepets.com)
This helps remove debris stuck in the tail that caused it to mat in the first place without harming the sensitive anal area. (dogcare.dailypuppy.com)
A dental dam is a latex barrier that can be placed over the vulva / vagina (and anal area if involved) to prevent skin - to - skin contact during oral sex. (sexwithherpes.net)