Some people like the idea of allowing a partner to ejaculate in their mouth; others are completely turned off by the idea.

It’s important to know the potential risks that come with any behavior in which you choose to engage. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be transmitted if partners are having unprotected oral sex. Anytime pre-ejaculatory fluid, semen or vaginal fluids enter the body, whether through the mouth or another opening, there’s a risk of transmitting an STD if either partner has one. It’s tough to tell whether a person has an infection. Sometimes, people have infections and don’t even know it. One way to reduce your risk of an STD when giving (or receiving) oral sex is to use a latex barrier, like a flavored condom or a dental dam.

With knowledge of the risks, it’s equally important to consider your own comfort with the behavior in general. You get to decide what’s comfortable for you; don’t let a partner talk you into something that’s not OK with you. You should never feel pressured to do something in a sexual situation. If you don’t feel comfortable and safe, the experience will not be pleasant for you and will likely not be pleasant for your partner, either.