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Kissing a man with a beard

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klfahah · 13/08/2025 11:17

I actually feel quite silly typing this but here goes. Ive met and been on a date with a lovely man who I definitely want to see again. He has a full but well groomed beard which actually does really suit him and I do like it, I love the rugged masculine look. But Im actually feeling quite anxious about kissing him with his beard. will I get a mouth full of hair? will it be in the way? I think im just overthinking things but how to you kiss a man with a full beard! im in my 40s and always had a clean shaven man or just a bit of stubble. I feel like a silly teenager typing this!

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caramac04 · 13/08/2025 11:20

It will be fine.

hattie43 · 13/08/2025 11:32

I have to avoid men with facial hair because it really irritates my super sensitive skin . I end up with a bad rash and looking sunburnt .

K0OLA1D · 13/08/2025 11:35

I dont get a mouthful of hair kissing DP

His beard is long but looked after. He conditions it so its soft.

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Cyclistmumgrandma · 13/08/2025 11:55

Husband has a full beard, I have no problem with it. Son also has a full beard, daughter in law doesn't seem to mind.

Obeseandashamed · 13/08/2025 11:59

It will be fine though my husband has a beard and I really dislike it. I actively avoid kissing him as much as I used to because I don’t like the way it feels 🙈 Never had a mouthful of hair though!

mumofoneAloneandwell · 13/08/2025 12:05

This reminds me of the one time I kissed this boy (I didnt want to, but I had some problems as a teen) and his beard and moustache was sweaty 😅🤢🤢🤢

But no, a normal man will be well groomed, i'm sure x

Jiski · 13/08/2025 12:06

My husband has had a beard for the last 7 years or so and it’s gross kissing him so I rarely do anymore. We’re still intimate and affectionate though.

AnotherEmma · 13/08/2025 12:13

Yeah I don't like kissing DH when he has too much of a beard. Much prefer when he's clean shaven. Loads of men have beards though so I guess if they have spouses / partners not everyone minds!

BeenzManeenz · 13/08/2025 12:16

Its usually nicer than stubble tbh, which is like snogging a piece of sandpaper. Just don't overthink it, you'll be grand!

Noodles1234 · 13/08/2025 12:20

DH sometimes grows a beard, never even thought about it being different. I like it when he does it suits him.

Emmz1510 · 13/08/2025 12:23

My husband has a beard and I can honestly say I’ve never had a mouthful of hair! I find it quite sexy actually…..🥰

JifNtGif · 13/08/2025 12:25

Unfortunately lots of creepy crawlies in beards however well maintained they are. Wouldn't want them in my mouth and would advise you to get your duck in a row and move on.

catin8oot5 · 13/08/2025 12:26

It’s fine it’s not an issue. Apart from one time I kissed a date after we’d been out for dinner and it stank of garlic butter. We’re not together now ( for issues unrelated to smelly beard)

KPPlumbing · 13/08/2025 12:28

Dh has a full beard. When we kiss, it must be pure lip-to-lip action, as I can't think that I ever actually taste or feel hair.

Agapornis · 13/08/2025 12:32

It's like kissing but without the facial scrub/sandpaper of clean shaven/too short stubble. A bit of extra cushioning! That's providing the tache is nearly trimmed. Same goes for sex 😅

HowToTrainYourDragonfruit · 13/08/2025 12:44

I would rather lie in the woolen.

workshysetofidlebastards · 13/08/2025 12:47

I have never kissed a man with a beard and I would not, the idea does not appeal at all

phoenix72 · 13/08/2025 12:51

I've never had any issues with beards - it makes absolutely no difference.

Kpo58 · 13/08/2025 12:56

Just make sure that you are shaved so that you don't get stuck together like velcro. 😉

mummybear35 · 13/08/2025 12:56

Never kissed a man with facial hair ever, does nothing for me and I’d rather not but each to their own 😆

Bonbon249 · 13/08/2025 12:58

Kissed a few men with beards and moustaches and never had a mouthful of hair. It can tickle other places but not an unpleasant sensation IMO! 😊

TheFrenchLieutenantsMonkey · 13/08/2025 13:01

When I met my DH he had a goatee. He now has the full Grizzly Adams face fur and in between has had clean shaven and stubble. Kissing him is fabulous whatever his facial hair situation is. As long as the 'tache is trimmed cos it can kind of occasionally poke up your nose ... doesn't stop me though cos he's a bloody amazing kisser 😁 I've been kissing him for 23 years (pausing for breath, food and child rearing occassionally obviously!)

Londontown12 · 13/08/2025 13:09

It will be yummy if he’s a good kisser 😍

Londontown12 · 13/08/2025 13:10

Emmz1510 · 13/08/2025 12:23

My husband has a beard and I can honestly say I’ve never had a mouthful of hair! I find it quite sexy actually…..🥰

Same !!!

sammylady37 · 13/08/2025 13:10

I previously had an FWB who had a beard, and tbh it was horrible kissing him, I ended the benefits because of it!