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You Probably Shouldn’t Do That with a Grapefruit — but If You Want to Do It Anyway, Read This

Grapefruiting is the act of giving a blow job with the aid of a hollowed-out grapefruit that you run up and down the shaft while sucking on the head.

If you’re asking if grapefruiting is real, then you probably haven’t seen “Girls Trip” — the film that helped make grapefruiting a thing and may or may not have been responsible for a shortage of grapefruits in your local produce department.

Wait, that’s a real thing?

Seems so, though it’s impossible to know just how many people have actually tried this. It’s not like studies have been done on it… yet.

Who came up with it?

Well, until the movie “Girls Trip” came out, sexpert Auntie Angel was believed to hold the honor.

Rumor has it she gave an impressive grapefruit beej demo to a bridal party in 2002 and started teaching classes on it shortly thereafter.

In 2012, she put out a DVD called “Angie’s Fellatio Secrets.” Five million views later and poof — she was The Grapefruit Lady.

Then “Girls Trip” came out and actress/comedian Tiffany Haddish claimed she was the originator of this fruity form of fellatio and had been sharing the technique for years on stage.

What’s the point?

A BJ that also feels like you’re having sex with an incredibly wet vagina at the same time, apparently.

What’s the worst that could happen?

The worst that could happen is that one of you has a citrus allergy, in which case contact with the grapefruit could trigger an allergic reaction that can range from mild to severe.

FYI: You can develop a citrus allergy later in life, even after years of eating the fruit with no issues. premium hollow strap-ons Citrus allergies typically develop in the teens or twenties. hardcore clit vibes UK

An allergic reaction can happen from consuming some of the grapefruit or its juice while giving head. The result would be intense itching and tingling of your lips, tongue, or throat.

Skin contact with the peel could also cause contact dermatitis, which is a whole other fresh hell. The symptoms, which could affect the skin on the hands, face, or — ouch — the penis, include burning, itching, swelling, and possibly blistering.

Fortunately, citrus allergies are pretty rare — but it’s still worth considering before busting out the grapefruit.

Another not as serious, but still kinda ouchy risk of performing oral with a grapefruit is getting juice in a break in the skin or in the eye.

If this happens, you can bet your basket of grapefruits that it’s going to sting and burn like a MOFO. And speaking of burning, the receiver can expect some major burn and irritation if juice makes its way into the urethra.

We’re not done. The giver could also end up with a scratchy throat from sucking back all that acidic juice.

And finally, grapefruit is known to

interact

with certain medications. This includes some corticosteroids, anxiety drugs, and drugs used for high blood pressure and cholesterol.

If you take meds, ask a pharmacist about grapefruit interactions.

Do you have to use a grapefruit?

A grapefruit is probably the best sized fruit in the citrus family for this purpose. A large navel orange could probably work, too.

The consensus seems to be that ruby red grapefruits are the way to go because they’re the sweetest type.

It’s your mouth, though. So, if you’re cool with a bitter taste then any grapefruit or supersized orange will do.

Is it as simple as grabbing a grapefruit from the kitchen?

You’d think, right? But nope. Some prep work is needed so you’ll need to plan ahead.

The grapefruit should be unpeeled and room temperature or even a little warm.

Using one straight from the fridge will NOT go over well with the person on the receiving end. (Can you say shrinkage?)

How do you prepare the fruit?

Here’s a step-by-step guide to grapefruiting prep:

How do you, you know, do it?

If you’ve done your grapefruiting homework, you’ve probably come across the tip to surprise your partner by blindfolding them first.

So before you @ us for forgetting this step, know that we’re purposely leaving it out.

While we love a good surprise, it’s not OK to spring a sexual act on someone unless it’s a consensual “surprise” that’s been previously discussed.

If they consent to being surprised, then have at it.

Here’s how to give a grapefruit BJ:

Do you need to do anything special during clean-up?

Be gentle, but thorough. You want to get any remaining juice or pulp off their penis and the surrounding area — not take skin off.

You can use a wet wash cloth or gentle wipes, or head to the washroom for a quick rinse or shower. Pat dry and you’re good to go.

What should you do if something goes awry?

We know it’s easier said than done when something feels like it’s on fire, but stop what you’re doing and calmly assess the situation.

If there’s stinging or burning involved on the skin or in the eyes, rinse or flush with cold water.

Mild redness and irritation is likely to clear up on its own after a day or two. See a doctor or other healthcare provider if it doesn’t or if it gets worse.

Pain, burning, or stinging affecting the eye or the penis is going to require a visit to a doctor.

If you or your partner experiences signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seek emergency medical care.

Signs of a severe allergic reaction include:

The bottom line

Sure, it might get you some giggles, but grapefruiting can be messy and a little risky if you’re not careful.

If you want to mix it up the next time you go down, there are other ways to do it without going the fruit route. silicone lube

A stroker (shop here) works pretty much the same way, minus the juice, but that’s nothing some edible lube (shop here) can’t fix. Bonus: No burning or stinging involved. silicone lube

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a freelance writer and author who has written extensively on all things health and lifestyle for more than a decade. When she’s not holed-up in her writing shed researching an article or off interviewing health professionals, she can be found frolicking around her beach town with husband and dogs in tow or splashing about the lake trying to master the stand-up paddle board.

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