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January 1, 2025 37 mins

Struggling with your gag reflex during oral sex? You're not alone. Joining us today to explore the complexities of managing this reflex is Dr. Ianessa Humbert, an accomplished scientist, professor, and sought-after speaker specializing in swallowing and swallowing disorders. In this episode, Dr. Humbert breaks down the gag reflex and its triggers, before sharing her expert advice for minimizing an overactive gag reflex during oral sex. Join us as we unpack the various factors that can contribute to discomfort, from the sensory to the psychological, and explore practical methods for overcoming it, including calming self-talk and easily accessible relaxation techniques. We also discuss semen allergies (and aversions) and how to overcome them, before examining the physical strain involved in oral sex, optimal blow job positions, and some of the best ways to make oral sex more enjoyable for the giver.

 

Key Points From This Episode:

 

  • Dr. Humbert’s background as a speech-language pathologist (SLP).
  • Unpacking the gag reflex, its functions, and how it gets triggered.
  • Practical tips for minimizing an overactive gag reflex.
  • Using the gag reflex for pleasure during oral sex by creating natural lube.
  • Psychological factors, and other elements, that can cause an overactive gag reflex.
  • Using distractions, arousal, and self-talk to manage your gag reflex.
  • How music and substances like weed can help you relax and reduce anxiety.
  • The potential for semen allergies during oral sex (and how to overcome it).
  • Strategies for deeper ejaculation to avoid taste buds.
  • Avoiding numbing sprays to prevent long-term nerve damage.
  • Tips for making oral sex more enjoyable for the giver.
  • The importance of communication and consent in oral sex.
  • An overview of the physical strain involved in performing oral sex.
  • How cosmetic procedures like Botox can impact muscle function.
  • Exploring the flexibility of the tongue in oral sex performance.
  • Positions to reduce strain and the gag reflex during oral sex.
  • How to get in touch with Dr. Ianessa Humbert.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Dr. Ianessa Humbert — https://www.ianessahumbert.com/
Dr. Ianessa Humbert on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianessahumbert/
Dr. Ianess Humbert on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ianessahumbert/

The Swallowing Wellness Center — https://www.swallowingwellness.com/

GULP Group YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@gulpgroup?si=SKgeqeU8cxOG-dOW 

Bad Girls Bible Newsletter — https://badgirlsbible.com/newsletter

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