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Girlfriend won't perform oral sex
Originally Published: January 27, 1995
 
Dear Alice,

I have a problem. I love it when my girlfriend performs oral sex on me. However, she does not like doing it, and the few times that she has, she complains about the taste of pre-ejaculatory fluid being 'nasty'. How do I get her to like it?

Thanks,
Hung up on Heads

 

Dear Hung up on Heads,

One of the most frequent questions asked to sex therapists is, "How can I get my partner to....." The first thing you need to do is to provide specific solutions to the taste problem. Covering your penis with a nonlubricated condom will eliminate the pre-cum problem. If it still tastes nasty to her, how about covering your genitals with something gooey and tasty, like chocolate syrup, whipped cream, honey, etc. This should make the whole experience fun rather than unpleasant.

If these physical changes don't work, then you and your girlfriend need to do some soul searching. There may be a power play going on here, or some other aspect of your relationship that is unspoken and plays itself out in bed. In this case, you will both have to do a little more work figuring out the cause of the problem and working together to resolve it within the context of your total relationship.

Alice

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