Some people like the idea of allowing a partner to ejaculate, or cum, in their mouths and then swallowing. Others are completely turned off by the idea. Some people find that the taste and smell of semen itself is a turn-on, but there’s no one right way to think or feel about it.

It’s important to know the potential risks that come with any behavior in which you choose to engage. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a possibility if partners are having unprotected oral sex. Any time pre-cum or semen enters the body, whether through the mouth or another opening, there’s a risk of transmitting an STD if either partner has an infection. And it’s tough to tell whether a person has a infection. Sometimes, people have infections and don’t even know it. One way to reduce your risk of an STD when giving (or getting) 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. Some guys like it when they can ejaculate in their partner’s mouth. It’s just as important that you like having your partner ejaculate in your mouth. 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.