Do you want to, whether because you enjoy it or because it turns you on to give your partner pleasure? If so, then go for it. Read on for everything you need to know about these parts of the spit versus swallow debate. Like any form of unprotected sex, giving head and swallowing can put you at risk for an STI. Best practices for oral sex include using a barrier method like a condom or dental dam.

Spit might pose some surprising risks. So you're easing into a sex session with your partner and even though you're totally up for it, things are a little dry down below. Hey, it happens. You don't have any lubricant on hand, so you work up a little spit and use it as your makeshift lube. Or you have your partner go down on you and use their saliva as a substitute when it's time for penetration.

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It may sound a bit dirty, but drool play is a real Kink! If you are turned on by drooling on someone or have someone spit on you, you are not alone. It has become a very common kink across the world.