Older boy licking nipple

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For the last week or so my 16 year old boy has been licking his nipple. I keep catching him and telling him to stop, which he does, but then catch him again later (2-3 times a day so it's not constant). He's going bald around it, but nipple doesn't look red/weepy/bloody.

He did it for a while a couple of years ago and nipple became very red and inflamed, and then he stopped and it got better.

Have wondered if he's stressed, but can't think of anything that could be causing it, although we did get a new washing machine a few days ago so could be the stress of that? He's generally very chilled. He has been a bit quieter the last couple of days

Anyone had similar/any ideas why he could be doing it, or any tips on something which may calm him?

Dog or cat?

Is the boy in question a dog/cat/other animal?

a week talking human or animal.

Is the nipple in question animal or human

ops where did week come from lol

I was wondering about the flexibility of your son’s neck... an animal would explain it.

Jesus OP, I was waiting for the Mumsnet deletion message until I realised you meant an animal.

Compression suit? Assuming cat?

Really hoping not child.

Buster collar to break the habit.

@FrankGrillosFloof

I was wondering about the flexibility of your son’s neck... an animal would explain it.

Or indeed the length of his neck...

Probably the stress of his GCSES

you missed a valuable bit of information out there OP!

Omg I thought this was a troll post 😂

This is so funny 😂

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

This is gonna end up in classics

I am so glad I am not alone in wondering about the flexibility of the OP's son! Cat or dog OP?

I came on to ask how on earth does a human do that? Especially a boy! I reckon I could probably do it (big boobs...) but still....

YABU.

Dog or cat?

Ooooh that makes so much more sense! I was trying to picture how a 16 year old boy would be licking his nipple around the house....

In an interesting turn of the things, I just read the following post on FB Do all males hump things when still intact?? At what age does it start?
That was on a dog related forum.
OP, you probably either need a visit to the vet or explain to your son that he is looking at a profitable career with Cirque de Soleil.

Oh god the imagery I can’t get out my head after reading the first part of your post. Thanks for the nightmare tonight.

Following, just to see what OP says when she gets back!!!

I feel really icky thinking about a 16yo boy licking his own nipple!

Jesus OP you need to make it clearer that you’re talking about an animal - I have an imagine in my head I can’t get out!! Haha!!

I’m impressed