Kissing

[margiemakes]

When is it ok to kiss my partner after he has eaten gluten? What does he need to do to be "safe" for me?

I am definitely getting contaminated from something lately and I am wondering if it's actually him! Is just brushing his teeth enough? Or mouthwash as well? Any suggestions?

Thanks a lot!

[MDRB]

This sounds odd, but I think it depends on what type of kissing you are doing, lol

If he has wiped his mouth and doesn't have and crumbs or anything then I think a peck or two is ok.

But bushing teeth and mouthwash are a good idea before you attempt anything...ahem...more vigorous.

This is my general rule of thumb

good luck

[Laurad-]

If I kiss my boyfriend when he's been drinking beer, I have a definite reaction.

So now we have a deal that he has to brush his teeth before we kiss, and I don't have any problems, so I think that just brushing is enough for me.

[margiemakes]

Okay thanks guys! I will ask him to brush first always from now on

[darlindeb25]

It's a common sense type thing. Kissing has to be off limits when eating, that's a givin. You just have to be more careful. I have been gluten free for almost 8 yrs and have never been glutened by a kiss. Of course, just after he had eaten a sandwich, or something, I would just kiss him on the cheek. If he walks in the door, and I go to kiss him--he will immedietely tell me if he has eaten something he knows would be a problem. Of course, not everyone has a significant other who is that aware of gluten either. I try to be careful, but not paranoid!! Kissing is too important!