My boyfriend says that he doesn't enjoy oral sex with me because of the taste. He says it's too strong. I have had 2 pap smears in the last year and my doctors say everything is fine and tell me not to douche. I need to do something. This has caused a lot of problems in our sexual relationship. Can my diet or anything else help this problem?

Each woman has her own unique taste and scent. If a woman showers or takes a bath before sex, and is sweat- and infection-free, then her aroma is her "signature."

There are, however, some things that you and your boyfriend can do to make his experience a bit more palatable. For example, take a bath or shower together, washing your collective genitals with a mild, non- irritating soap. He can keep some saliva in his mouth, which will make your taste more familiar. He could also go down on you when he is more aroused, since our primary senses are dulled when we are highly aroused. And don't forget about breath mints; your bf can pop one in right before he goes down on you. For aroma reduction, suggest that he breathe through his mouth, rather than his nose, to take in less scent. If these strategies stink, you might also shorten his stay "down there" by touching yourself while he's going down on you in order to bring yourself to climax more quickly.

If your boyfriend would rather not go down on you at all, then why not give it up, since there is no reason to be upset all the time. Or, give him up, if oral sex is more important than the rest of the things that attract you to each other.

Alice

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