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Q: Whenever I go down on my boyfriend, he asks me to swallow. I haven't done it yet because I'm afraid I won't like the taste of his semen, or I'll gag. Are there any tricks to get past this?
A: First, don't feel you must oblige your boyfriend if swallowing makes you squeamish. Giving oral sex to a man can be enjoyable, but a certain level of comfort is necessary to fully complete the act. Establishing some open communication with your boyfriend will make it easier for you to voice your concerns, and overcome them. When you feel you're set to swallow, start with these suggestions:
1. Take a semen taste test. Just as your boyfriend is about to climax, move your mouth to the side of his penis below the head (this very sensitive area is called the frenulum) and continue licking while stroking his shaft with your hands. Once he's ejaculated, steal a sample taste. How is it? If you're pleasantly surprised, next time you can consider swallowing. Do keep in mind, though, that a man's semen can run the gamut from sweet to bitter, fresh to fishy depending on what he ate that day. It's been claimed that if a man eats less red meat and spicy foods and avoids coffee and cigarettes, the taste is less pungent. Eating fruit, especially pineapple and apples, is supposed to make sperm sweeter. You can also mask his full flavor by putting a dab of toothpaste on your tongue before you perform oral sex. The mint will give him a tingly feeling that will add another dimension to his sensation.
2. Follow the gag rule. Your gag reflex will kick in if his penis — or even a gush of ejaculate — hits the back of your throat unexpectedly. So be sure to ask your boyfriend to alert you when he's about to climax. When he gives you the signal, hold his penis still inside your mouth as far back as comfortable, and tilt your head back so your throat opens up. His semen will trickle down — skipping most of your tastebuds. Bonus: No sheets to wash!
3. Be cool with drool. You've done the taste test and checked your gag reflex, but if you're still not sold on taking in a mouthful of semen, there is a compromise. Only swallow for the first few seconds, then open up the side of your mouth a bit, and let some of his fluids slide out. You'll still get a significant tasting, but you'll reduce the risk of retching.
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