I will only eat cherry lollipops. If it’s a Tootsie Pop, I’ve learned to be patient and wait until I start tasting chocolate before chomping down.
Dum Dums are nice because they’re smaller:
First, I take my fingers and slowly peel all the little folds of the paper wrapper apart. Then I start flicking the little red cherry nub with my tongue, teasing it a bit. After it’s warmed up, I’ll put my mouth over it and start to suck. While gently sucking on the sticky goodness, I’ll swirl my tongue around it. It’s not long before all kinds of juices start running down the stick, and the rest of the Dum Dums start begging to be eaten.
I love the caramel apple pops. I think that Charms makes them. Caramel-covered, apple flavored lollipop. mmmm…
I also second the Starburst pops. I especially like the watermelon. I like that they have the plastic stick so that I don’t end up eating paper.
As for suck or chew, I usually try to suck for as long as I can, but we it reaches a certain point, I just can’t take it any more and I bite down. I am weak, I know.
I bought two giant bags of Dum Dums shortly after Halloween (they were only a dollar each!). I mainly suck with a bit of small nibbling here and there.