While you might not crave the taste of cum like you would a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, semen has gotten a bad rap. (No offense to queen Samantha Jones, but it’s not all —IYKYK.) In reality, that feels and tastes good for some, and maybe.
..not as great for others.
Some people describe the taste of semen as bitter, salty, or sour, while others find it sweet. That’s because not only is everyone’s palate different, but so is the . Let’s put it this way: Just because you with someone else, doesn’t mean you’ll feel the same about your new partner.
Their taste of their semen can also change over time—it honestly just depends! As certified sex therapist and associate director at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes , points out, “semen tastes different from person to person, and can change throughout the day, weeks, months, and years depending on certain lifestyle changes.” Diet and smoking habits can also affect the way cum tastes, she adds. “Celery, pineapple, papaya, and wheatgrass are considered detoxifying and can .
On the other hand, foods like garlic, asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, meat, and dairy can make it more pungent and bitter tasting.” Whether you’re a devoted spitter, love to swallow, or haven’t experienced it for yourself just yet, here’s what 15 readers had to say about semen and how it tastes. Oh, and P.
S.: No matter what semen does or doesn’t taste like, remember, it’s totally your call whether you spit, swallow, or don’t do anything with it at all. Oral sex is decision—so do with it what you want! Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer.
She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL..
