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?

This thread has made me laugh so much. My cat is giving me dirty looks.

It probably should.

@MiddleClassProblem

Also imaging parents with stressed out teens reading this and buying Feliway willing to try anything

Oh dear god this has amused me far more than it should...poor OP...

I can't "unsee" this now!

Thanks OP, I needed cheering up

@Lovemusic33

I wonder how many people are now trying to see if they can lick their own nipples 🤔

I am blessed of boobage but did indeed try and cannot do it.

Ah now I sort of understand, initially I thought it was a 16 year boy licking his own nipple. (nice trick if you can do it) then someone mentioned 'dog or cat' and I thought it was 16 year old boy licking the dogs or cats nipple (bit weird but perhaps a bonding exercise) but now it's all fallen it to place... Mastitis.

The images I have 😂

@GreenSlide hahahaha 😂 needed that

Actually crying with laughter over here. Thanks OP I needed that. Hope you get some useful advice ☺️

@MiddleClassProblem hahaha

This has made me laugh more than anything in a year!!! Crying 😂😂😂

I had to tell DH because he is stting next to me watching Diners Drive Ins and Dives and wanted to know why i was pulling my top down with my tongue out.

(Then he asked me how to pronounce 'Arkansas' properly so he might have not quite got to grips with my explanation).

@swinglowsweetchariot12

Is this the same person who posted about incest last night?

Whaaaat?? The hell!

@Bluetrews25

Bitty

Hahaha

Oh god I’m wheezing

Stick a plaster/dressing over it and see if it breaks the cycle?

@HereIfYouNeedMe sadly we get lots of weirdo trolls on MN...

Reminds me of this scene from Romeo + Juliet. Now wondering if it was part of his audition?

@Mildredandmaud animal mammal boys have nipples too.
Which reminds me of when DH once came to me and informed me in a very alarmed voice that our tomcat developed tumors on his belly. Turns out, after 12 years of being a male cat ownership he spotted his nipples for the first time ever.

@HebeMumsnet

Hi again OP

We'll move that there for you now.

Well done Hebe

Well I’m very glad so many have had a good laugh it seems the first post has been taken in various concerning and disturbing ways!!!!

Note to self- double check where you’re posting when on MN on tiny phone screen....

I’ve just found some feliway in the cupboard so will give that a go, had completely forgotten about it! Poor thing, hope he isn’t stressed or going senile...

@ollietheowl so sorry to read you’ve had some sad news

Ok I just read it again with images of an angsty teenage boy unhappy about a new washing machine......

Good lord

@bookshop1 oh you're amazing, thank you xx