Okay, come on now, how many of you have even SEEN a dental dam outside of the dentist’s office?
Show of hands, who’s bought one? More than one?
Who’s used one? (Not counting dentists and hygienists.)More than one?
I bet those numbers are very small.
I defer to those that are experts in this field (like Jill), who might well tell me I’m fullofit, but why parrot advice rarely-or-never used in the field?
your humble TubaDiva
Still trying to find a recipe for peppermint flavored latex squares.
I don’t think that its just wearing a condom that evoked that reaction, but its wearing a condom for oral sex. There’s hardly any point to doing it that way, that would be as satisfying as getting a full body massage while wearing full body armor. And I’m not just talking about female-on-male oral sex, I’m also talking male-on-female. (PC-disclaimer: I’m not negating the validity of other combinations, I just don’t have any personal experience with them) Besides, how could I possibly make women’s eyes roll back with a layer of rubber interfering?!? 
Since no one else has mentioned this,
Stop smoking, if you do.
And never ever push her head down, or even touch it firmly with the intent. Make sure you haven’t made it feel like it’s a power thing. Maybe the complaint about the taste is just an excuse and the real reason lies elsewhere… No, I’m not implying that this is the case. Unless, of course, it is.
:::raising hand::: In my case, “protection” came in the form of a very frank and honest discussion about HIV testing and our respective previous partners. Due to recent medical tests for both of us, we’ve already got our “papers” in hand. 
StoryTyler
Distinguished Big-Hootered Assistant to Criminally Insane Doctor,
Self-Righteous Clique
“Not everybody does it, but everybody should.”
MK said:
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I know from speaking with other women about this that some men do see it as a power thing and I agree that it doesn’t make it pleasurable at all when we’re made to feel like it’s expected of us.
But, (in my case anyway) the taste issue isn’t an excuse and here’s why: The first time I “finished the job” on my SO, he actually said that he felt rude doing it. He’s such a gentleman and respects women. It’s that attitude that makes me want to do it more often.
“Don’t look at me–I’m irrelevant.”
Right on this kicks ass. I am getting a lot of good advice. Some things I have already heard of and stuff, some stuff is just plain assinine, but on the whole pretty good.
So thanks, y’all.
About the noonch thing, assuming you read this, it’s like an homage to Jay from all those Kevin Smith fliks. Y’know like clerks and mallrats and chasing amy and dogma and such. When Jay says “I would do it myself but I pulled my back out last night humpin your mom. Noonch.” I thouhgt it was cool. I just like it, that’s all. Is that so wrong? Is that so bad? I can start to anally rape your cat while pouring sugar in your gas tank if you prefer. Heh-heh. Snoogans.
Another thing, there is no need to mention that I should return the favor. I am all about the clam baby! I go down on her all the time, I don’t have any problems with that I love the taste of pussy. Anyway, thanks again.
Fat Guy in a Little Coat,
SDMB Self-Righteous Clique