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Boyfriend bit me

76 replies

Gorlami · 09/08/2026 17:35

I’m not sure how to handle this and I don’t know how I would even tell someone in real life because it’s embarrassing.

My BF bit me and it really hurts today and it’s starting to bruise and I’m scared that it might get worse. He didn’t attack me or anything like that and said that he got carried away, but I’m feeling vulnerable now that I am home again on my own because I can feel the pain. I was fine this morning when I was with him so I’m not sure why I feel like this now. I don’t even know why this upsets me so much but it does and I can’t explain it to myself or even to him?

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Myfridgeiscool · 09/08/2026 17:37

That’s not OK OP. Where did he bite you?
Is the skin broken? Give it a good clean and get antiseptic on it if it is.

Branleuse · 09/08/2026 17:39

What was the context??

Mischance · 09/08/2026 17:41

This is simply not right at all.

ElizaMulvil · 09/08/2026 17:44

Ex boy friend surely.

0ppO · 09/08/2026 17:45

During sex or just fancied biting you? If it’s during sex then he’s doing it wrong

lechatdhenri · 09/08/2026 17:52

If this is genuine and he broke the skin, you need to get some medical attention asap. We have all sorts of bacteria in our mouths that should not get into the bloodstream. At the very least you need to soak it in Dettol but ideally you need antibiotics. Treat it like a cat or dog bite, because it’s just as serious

VestibuleWeaver · 09/08/2026 17:53

Gorlami · 09/08/2026 17:35

I’m not sure how to handle this and I don’t know how I would even tell someone in real life because it’s embarrassing.

My BF bit me and it really hurts today and it’s starting to bruise and I’m scared that it might get worse. He didn’t attack me or anything like that and said that he got carried away, but I’m feeling vulnerable now that I am home again on my own because I can feel the pain. I was fine this morning when I was with him so I’m not sure why I feel like this now. I don’t even know why this upsets me so much but it does and I can’t explain it to myself or even to him?

Can you explain to us the circumstances in which he bit you?

ginasevern · 09/08/2026 17:54

I assume this was during sex? Either way, it's totally not OK. Thoroughly wash the affected area and apply antiseptic if you haven't already and I would strongly recommend getting antibiotics.

TFImBackIn · 09/08/2026 17:54

Ugh what a horrible thing to do to someone. What was the context? As a PP said, if your skin has broken then you need to see a doctor.

Gorlami · 09/08/2026 17:55

No, no broken skin at all. It’s just bruised.
Leg and breast area.
He did stop when I told him that it hurt. I think I’m hurt that he doesn’t seem to care that I am feeling pain today.
It was during sex but I don’t think that it matters much

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VestibuleWeaver · 09/08/2026 17:58

Gorlami · 09/08/2026 17:55

No, no broken skin at all. It’s just bruised.
Leg and breast area.
He did stop when I told him that it hurt. I think I’m hurt that he doesn’t seem to care that I am feeling pain today.
It was during sex but I don’t think that it matters much

That’s some dripfeed.

Purplerubberducky · 09/08/2026 17:59

This is a huge red flag. He wanted to cause pain, didn’t even bother to get consent and doesn’t care that it hurts you today. Please please get rid. He is not a decent person.

Branleuse · 09/08/2026 18:00

I would be really pissed off and tell him that he needs to learn to fckn control himself. That it hurt at the time and it hurts now and that its neither romantic or sexy to have his manky teeth chomping on you giving you germs and bruises.

I'd dump

Branleuse · 09/08/2026 18:01

VestibuleWeaver · 09/08/2026 17:58

That’s some dripfeed.

What? Adding some context just a few posts in??
That's a conversation, not a drip feed.

TheDaringFawn · 09/08/2026 18:01

lechatdhenri · 09/08/2026 17:52

If this is genuine and he broke the skin, you need to get some medical attention asap. We have all sorts of bacteria in our mouths that should not get into the bloodstream. At the very least you need to soak it in Dettol but ideally you need antibiotics. Treat it like a cat or dog bite, because it’s just as serious

This op, my.friend got big by a lady abroad in thailand trying to break up a fight, she left it and it got infected. Needed tetanus and allsorts.

Sorry but it is serious. Trust your gut.

Missj25 · 09/08/2026 18:01

VestibuleWeaver · 09/08/2026 17:58

That’s some dripfeed.

How the fuck is it 🙄

usernamemustnotcontainspecialcharacters · 09/08/2026 18:02

Ewww

Purplerubberducky · 09/08/2026 18:02

VestibuleWeaver · 09/08/2026 17:58

That’s some dripfeed.

It really isn’t. Anyone that bites during sex to cause pain and then doesn’t feel bad when the other person says it hurts and feels bad the next day is a nasty piece of work.

BiteSizeByzantine · 09/08/2026 18:03

Hes testing you to see if you'll tolerate abuse. Leave him, there'll be more incidents. Dont waste time questioning yourself, thats a trap.

MrsTerryPratchett · 09/08/2026 18:04

You told him you are in pain today and he doesn't care?

WallaceinAnderland · 09/08/2026 18:06

This is not normal and it's not acceptable.

Any man who does that is gross.

seawitchandgarden2 · 09/08/2026 18:09

Dump him now.

He is testing your boundaries to see if you will put up with abusive behaviour.

Justyouwaitandseeagain · 09/08/2026 18:10

He bit you at least twice in two separate places and doesn't care you are in pain? As others have said, I would get rid. Is this a new partner or new behaviour? Either way, I wouldn't tolerate it.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 09/08/2026 18:12

Gorlami · 09/08/2026 17:55

No, no broken skin at all. It’s just bruised.
Leg and breast area.
He did stop when I told him that it hurt. I think I’m hurt that he doesn’t seem to care that I am feeling pain today.
It was during sex but I don’t think that it matters much

It does matter because he was getting off on it.

You're not safe with him.

AFPotts · 09/08/2026 18:12

I expect it upsets you because you've found out he's a nasty bastard.

I'd have to end it. I'm very sorry he did that to you.