# Spit or Swallow? A followup poll TMI? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [March 29, 2003, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070 "2003-03-29T20:44:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Contrary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/db5fbb/32.png) [@Contrary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrary)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/61 "2003-03-31T12:53:27Z")
And I, on the other hand, am heading for bed. Yes, taste and smell enter into the whole pleasure equation. And hopefully I’ve understood better this time too 😉 ---
**Author:** ![phraser](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a88e4f/32.png) [@phraser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phraser)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/62 "2003-03-31T13:22:49Z")
> [@](#): > > _originally posted by Davebear_ > Interesting. So, you get pleasure purely from the act of sucking on it? (this could be considered TMI so if you’re squeamish about butch dykes or any kind of D/s relationship I advise you to **READ NO FURTHER** Well, it’s a complicated issue, and this is just my opinion… ask 20 people and you’ll get 20 different answers. I enjoy it because I can see my partner gets off on it. I also enjoy it as an act of submission to my partner. I don’t especially like the taste of rubber/silicon or the feeling of being about to gag, but i enjoy the intimacy of it, and what it symbolises. If I’m getting my (strapped on) cock sucked, I like the power dynamic of it. Also, if you’ve got a good imagination, you can _almost_ feel it and it feels damn good 🙂 Does that answer the question? I can go into more detail if you really want… ---
**Author:** ![Searching\_For\_Truth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Searching\_For\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Searching_For_Truth)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/63 "2003-03-31T14:00:44Z")
Thanks for the Coke, **Davebear**. > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*Again, I realize we’ve long since left the borderlands of TMI territory, and are headed deep into the uncharted wilderness, at this point. \*\* Into the wilderness we go, indeed! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/64 "2003-03-31T14:32:03Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by phraser \* > [BDoes that answer the question?_\* I think so. You’re saying it’s not the physical sensation, it’s the context, that supplies the enjoyment. That makes sense. That’s a big part of it, when dealing with the real thing, too, according to many of the posts in the thread that prompted this one. I was just wondering if it was like some of the posts in that thread, where some people said they liked the physical aspects, as well. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/65 "2003-03-31T14:37:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Searching For Truth \* > **Thanks for the Coke, Davebear.** You’re most welcome. > [@](#): > > \*\*Into the wilderness we go, indeed! 😉 \*\* Boundaries are just lines on a map. And, I lost my map. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Branwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@Branwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Branwen)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/66 "2003-03-31T14:39:32Z")
Sometimes I have to spit. I just can’t swallow, no matter how hard I try. I do agree that having something to drink afterwards is a must no matter what you do. ---
**Author:** ![cowgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@cowgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cowgirl)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/67 "2003-03-31T20:50:13Z")
For me it depends so much on the particular man: as has been pointed out, some cum is tastier than others. Lifestyle habits like smoking and meat-eating (to name two that I’ve noticed) make a huge difference. Vegetarians who eat lots of fruit seem to be the best tasting … But count me in the ‘I swallow because it’s easier for me and nicer for the guy’ camp. And yes, a nice glass of ice water by the bed never hurts. ---
**Author:** ![TGWATY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/68 "2003-03-31T20:54:50Z")
A very significant third category has been left out here: ON her face. 😃 Which, as the guy, is my preference with regard to the spitting/swallowing question. ---
**Author:** ![blue\_poop](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c68b51/32.png) [@blue\_poop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blue_poop)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/69 "2003-03-31T20:55:42Z")
Just to add to the other ladies comments and my previous, I like to wash it down with another shot of alcohol, you know something strong to take the edge off… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Contrary](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/db5fbb/32.png) [@Contrary](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contrary)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/70 "2003-03-31T22:30:13Z")
Count me out re the on her face stuff. That is just plain rude to me. ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2003, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/71 "2003-03-31T23:55:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TGWATY \* > \*\*A very significant third category has been left out here: ON her face. 😃 Which, as the guy, is my preference with regard to the spitting/swallowing question. \*\* Well, I appreciate the input, but that option was deliberately omitted, not overlooked. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/72 "2003-04-01T00:19:53Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by cowgirl \* > **For me it depends so much on the particular man: as has been pointed out, some cum is tastier than others. Lifestyle habits like smoking and meat-eating (to name two that I’ve noticed) make a huge difference. Vegetarians who eat lots of fruit seem to be the best tasting …** I’ve read that theory, before, but never got it confirmed from firsthand knowledge. Unfortunately, that means I have two strikes against me. > [@](#): > > \*\*But count me in the ‘I swallow because it’s easier for me and nicer for the guy’ camp. \*\* Regardless of the taste? Or, does it depend on the taste? > [@](#): > > \*\*And yes, a nice glass of ice water by the bed never hurts. \*\* _That’s an ice water for **cowgirl** , a Coke for **Branwen** , and how about a double Cuervo Gold Rum and Coke for **blue\_poop**? Coming right up…err…that will just be a minute._ ---
**Author:** ![Searching\_For\_Truth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@Searching\_For\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Searching_For_Truth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/73 "2003-04-01T02:06:38Z")
On the face _is_ a bit rough. On my chest, however, is a little different. ::coughs and looks away:: [sub]I can’t believe I just said that. [/sub] ---
**Author:** ![FaerieBeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e95f7d/32.png) [@FaerieBeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FaerieBeth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/74 "2003-04-01T02:27:02Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TGWATY \* > \*\*A very significant third category has been left out here: ON her face. 😃 Which, as the guy, is my preference with regard to the spitting/swallowing question. \*\* :eek: :eek: :eek: No! Ick! Sticky! Viscious! and just out of curiosity, how is that possibly a turn on? I have **never** understood the ‘money shot’. FB ---
**Author:** ![tracer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tracer/32/20578_2.png) [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/75 "2003-04-01T02:38:50Z")
Acutally, it’s a little less viscous if the guy’s ad a vasectomy. As I’m just now discovering. I wonder what a snowball tastes like post-vasectomy… ---
**Author:** ![Branwen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7ea924/32.png) [@Branwen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Branwen)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/76 "2003-04-01T03:06:55Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*_That’s an ice water for **cowgirl** , a Coke for **Branwen** , and how about a double Cuervo Gold Rum and Coke for **blue\_poop**? Coming right up…err…that will just be a minute._ \*\* Thanks **Davebear**! ---
**Author:** ![bouv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bc8723/32.png) [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/77 "2003-04-01T04:08:55Z")
Well, although I have not actually had any first hand experience with either spitting or swallowing (despite actually have a girlfriend with whom I have regualr sex with.), I can tell you I would prefer them to swallow. It is kind of offensive if, as soon as I am done, they rush to the bathroom to spit it out. Now, if I can just convince my GF that giving a blowjob is NOT a bad thing, and then from there we can work on that whole “swallowing” issue. ---
**Author:** ![pokey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ebca7d/32.png) [@pokey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pokey)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/78 "2003-04-01T04:52:57Z")
I swallow. If I like someone enough to put his penis in my mouth I like him (loads?) enough to swallow the you-know-what. The TMI part of it is that there is so much saliva and (if it was down my throat) mucous in my mouth by the time it happens that I don’t even really notice. I don’t want to be rude but there’s no way I’m going to start a thread just to ask this question. Is all blowjob activity supposed to stop as soon as the guy orgasms or is that one of those ‘every guy is different’ things? ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/79 "2003-04-01T06:39:43Z")
I swallow both because I might as well (The semen’s already in my mouth, and I don’t really mind the taste, so why not?) and because I don’t want to hurt the guy’s feelings by spitting. ---
**Author:** ![soulburnz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@soulburnz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulburnz)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2003, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070/80 "2003-04-01T07:19:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by pokey \* > \*\*Is all blowjob activity supposed to stop as soon as the guy orgasms or is that one of those ‘every guy is different’ things? \*\* It depends on the guy… sometimes they are so sensitive they want you to quit as soon as they cum. I think it’s all a matter of personal preference. Kinda like how some guys love to have their balls given attention and some don’t want you to touch them with a 10 foot pole (don’t even go there 😃 ) I don’t understand the money shot either. Never experienced it for that matter… but just don’t get it. I suppose it’s like a pissing contest… so to speak. Go for distance or something… :rolleyes: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spit-or-swallow-a-followup-poll-tmi/165070.md?page=5)