Warning: This post will be more graphic and talk about sex much more than I usually do.
The picture above is often a meme saying, “That Tasted Nothing Like Pineapple.” I’ve been reading a lot of gay romance books lately, and there are a few things that always make me roll my eyes when I read them.
The first one is when characters have a hands-free orgasm while having anal sex. Many of us know that being the bottom during sex can be a truly wonderful experience, but for me, it’s never been so outstanding that it caused me to have an orgasm with out any stimulation to my dick. Just saying. While I know it’s possible, it certainly doesn’t happen in the frequency it does during m/m romances. I know it’s a plot device to show that the sex is earth shatteringly good, but my goodness, these authors need to lay off on the hands-free orgasm. If a man did it as many times as some of the characters in these books, it’s more likely that they suffer from premature ejaculation instead of mind-blowing sex.
The other thing is that precum and cum is always referred to as tasting bitter. In real life people often describe semen as tasting salty, sweet, bitter, metal, sharp, or sour. The bitterness or saltiness because it has a more alkaline pH. The sweetness can be attributed to greater sugar content, especially glucose and fructose which give sperm their energy to move. One study suggested that people with diabetes may secrete more sugar into their semen giving it a sweeter taste. A metallic taste is because of the minerals and vitamins it contains.
In my personal experience, and maybe yours have been different, I’ve never experienced a man’s semen to taste bitter. These m/m romance authors mostly say that cum is bitter but also often say that it is salty, and that I can agree with. For me, I’ve usually thought that cum had a gamey or sweet taste, or maybe salty sweet. Precum has always tasted sweet to me. I’ve never considered it to be bitter. The truth is that the taste of semen varies from person to person.
Although many people insist that certain foods change the taste of their semen, there is no conclusive research to confirm this link. Anecdotally, some people believe that fruits, such as citrus fruits and pineapple, may improve the flavor of semen. Foods that produce a strong odor, such as broccoli and cauliflower, may make semen taste or smell worse. Likewise, foods that tend to change the appearance or smell of other bodily fluids, such as asparagus, may also change the taste of semen. One thing that does alter the taste of a man’s semen is hygiene. It is well established that taste and smell are linked, and in consequence, funky body odor can lead to it tasting funky.
With all that being said, out of my own curiosity, I pose the following questions: Does cum have a bitter taste like so many authors claim? I don’t understand why they always describe it as bitter. Why not say cum has a salty sweet flavor? Authors could describe the taste of cum in differing ways, yet they almost universally say it’s bitter.
Joe
The Closet Professor 
March 4th, 2024 at 8:58 am
I must say your comments were in all senses a lot fruitier than usual, and all the better:) I also think that a bit of discreet dick can add to the impact of the images.
As regards precum, it is certainly not bitter; more rather sweet and resembles what ladies produce en route to orgasm.
Cum has many tastes, as you so righly mention, depending on that has been eaten. Asparagus makes it rather too smelly. Strong curry reappears in cum. I cannot speak for pineapples. Perhaps there ought to be a medical research survey (double-blind of course) for a paper to appear in The Lancet. Mostly though, cum is somewhat bitter but still tasty.
What is also interesting is the different consistancy of it. My BF produces masses of thick stuff, slighly resembling wallpaper paste. Other FWBs make it fairly thin.
As for cumming spontaneously, hands-free, I have seen it a few times and never ceased to be impressed. I’m a top and a joint orgasm is always exciting, though it’s almost impossible to get the timimg exactly synchronised.
March 4th, 2024 at 9:02 am
I did not mention in the post about the consistency of cum, but it usually has to do with sperm count. Normally, semen is a thick, whitish liquid. However, several conditions can change the color and consistency of semen. Watery semen can be a sign of low sperm count, indicating possible fertility problems. Ejaculating thin, clear semen may also be a temporary condition with no serious health concerns.
March 4th, 2024 at 3:15 pm
I have always thought it was kind of flat, a little like thin wall paper paste.
I read that in m/m books and always think to myself is it just my taste buds perhaps.
March 4th, 2024 at 3:16 pm
I thought the same thing about my taste buds, so I thought I’d write this post and see what people thought.
March 4th, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Well this topic is certainly going to get some interesting responses. I’ve been reading all kinds of RWRB Fan Fiction since the book and movie and love all the hot steamy scenarios. I’m a sucker (pun intended) for a good story climax.. In my experience as a mostly bttm person, I can completely connect with being able to cum hands free while being well topped. If the angle is right, it can get me every time, no touching of myself needed. I’ve also found that it better when the top has manually worked me up first. I agree that those who cum right away probably have another issue going on, yet… it has happened for me and been pretty mind blowing.
As for the taste… MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmm! What’s not to love? The only bitter tastes I’ve had have been from smokers. It definitely changes the experience. That said, I still don’t ever what to have it wasted. Protein is always good, delicious, filling, satisfying and more… and knowing I made it happen orally or my grip or my tightness makes it even more wonderful! I love cum! Proudly a content receiver.
Thanks for the topic! Definitely fun!
Steve
March 4th, 2024 at 5:49 pm
hello Joe,
just your periodic pest chiming in on this subject.
I had to because I agree that it has semen has an immense taste of saltiness I also agree that I don’t recall the “bitterness ” taste.
It has been a long time since having the opportunity.
my ex was HIV+ and even though, research at that time said transmission was low, he was so protective of me contracting it, any access to his semen was off the table.
I didn’t fight it, but I knew that, at that time in AIDS/HIV history, it was rare that a partner came out of the relationship as HIV-.
But here i am, 16 years later, still HIV-, Thankfully.
I have only been with 1 person, 1 time since My ex passed away, and he was someone I’ve been with, off and on, since high school.
I have resigned myself to be celibate since losing my ex, and am totally OK with being alone.
my older brother and I took care of our parents in the last few years of their lives, and are moving to our dream farm in the very near future
anyway, back to the topic, I remember when my oldest sister was in college to become a certified Medical Assistant, she told us that one day in class, they were studying reproduction And the instructor said “contrary to opinions, semen has no salt I’m it”
one of her classmates blurted out, without thinking… “then why does it taste so salty ”
everyone busted out laughing (I can imagine lol)
so just had to share that laugh with you.
hope you have a great week!!
John
March 5th, 2024 at 5:37 pm
Thank you for a topic in which many of us are interested but few willing to admit it. I, too, have read semen takes on characteristics of the foods we eat. Until some cutie knocks on my door I’ll test different foods on myself. For those looking to knock, tickets are being given out and they’re free.