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A bit of an awkward question about sex

90 replies

3catstoo · 09/01/2008 14:23

A friend asked me a few days ago, should you let a man come in your mouth? Well I have no experience of this, DH has always warned me so I've never been caught out.

Has anyone done it or does anyone have anything to say on the matter?

Your comments would be really helpful. I feel a bit useless on the subjest.

Thanks

OP posts:
bratnav · 09/01/2008 14:25

Um, I have never not swallowed, I thought it was rude to spit...

No, honestly it's true, but horses for courses, up to you, either is fine, any man will be profoundly grateful you were there in the first place

tiredemma · 09/01/2008 14:25

Commonly known as 'Do you spit or swallow?'

karen999 · 09/01/2008 14:26

Lol....all I can say is that if you are happy to do it (and I am sure your DH is ok with it!) then why not???

The next question you need answered is 'spit or swallow'??

bratnav · 09/01/2008 14:26

Obviously there is the question of STDs though

MissusH · 09/01/2008 14:27

Would say that it is totally down to personal preference.

I'm not mad keen but I have done in the past - I can tell with DH and I get out of the way!!

tiredemma · 09/01/2008 14:27

I would hope that DP would not have an STD

bratnav · 09/01/2008 14:27

For your friend obviously if it is a new partner, not you and DH

Twinkie1 · 09/01/2008 14:27

I have one word to say on the matter - GULP!!

Shaniece · 09/01/2008 14:27

I personally hate the smell of a mans sperm so don't do either. Yuk!!!!!!!

okheregoes · 09/01/2008 14:28

i do and dh loves it! not the best taste in the world so have a glass of ssomething handy to swiss around. bit like being at the dentists!!

paulaplumpbottom · 09/01/2008 14:29

Its not going to do you any harm if thats what you mean.

pud1 · 09/01/2008 14:29

i was under the impression that it was full of vitamins and minerals, or is that just what oh tells me

karen999 · 09/01/2008 14:29

Am with Shaniece...the smell gives me the boak..

suzywong · 09/01/2008 14:30

it's full of protein

nailpolish · 09/01/2008 14:30

shaniece it shuldnt smell
if it does id be worried

okheregoes · 09/01/2008 14:31

Swallowing is also a great way to get labour started for all ladies on here they are due!

bellabelly · 09/01/2008 14:31

It does have calories so if you are on a diet you might spit instead...

karen999 · 09/01/2008 14:31

IME it does have a distinctive smell/odour...

bratnav · 09/01/2008 14:32

really okheregoes? never knew that

titchy · 09/01/2008 14:33

Not many calories though - it's mainly protein so good if you're on the Atkins diet

Shaniece · 09/01/2008 14:36

It does smell revolting on all the men I have been with.

There is no scientific evidence to suggest swallowing sperm can get a woman into labour either..

madamez · 09/01/2008 14:36

THere's no 'should' about it. Entirely up to you/her. And, like all sexual activities, anyone who has a strong preference either way should make this known before getting down to business.
WRT health risks, STIs etc, stomach acids destroy most things but if you have open wounds in your mouth (recently extracted tooth, maybe? Fat lip from excessive foreplay?) then the risk is slightly greater.
Of course, if you want to avoid all risk of either disease or an undesirable mouthful, use a condom for the whole procedure. You can get flavoured ones now...

bratnav · 09/01/2008 14:41

But they still make my mouth feel all tingly (and not in a good way)

nailpolish · 09/01/2008 14:41

i think it tastes like paracetamol

kittylouise · 09/01/2008 14:46

rofl fat lip from excessive foreplay

Always swallow, think it's a bit insulting the go urggh and spit it out all over the sheets (apart from that time when I laughed at the crucial moment, gagged, choked and spat it everywhere).

To be honest it isn't the nicest taste in the world, but it's certainly not horrible and you get used to it (like dry martinis!)