The white kiss, also known as snowballing or snowballing, is a sexual practice that has gained significant interest in recent years. It is not a current invention since it has been registered under this name since at least the second half of the 20th century. There are many ways to do it, and the risks associated with it are often ignored.
Snowballing has become so popular due to adult movies. In these, it is a common act, so massifying this content among the population has made it a regular practice. Today we explore what it is, its variants, and why it is not as harmless as it seems.
What is and how is the white kiss done?
In simple terms, the white kiss means receiving the man’s semen in the mouth when he ejaculates. Then, without swallowing it, rise and kiss the ejaculator or a third party on the lips to pass the fluid on. Both forms are considered a white kiss, so two very different types can be distinguished:
- Kiss the person who has ejaculated in the mouth and pass the semen to him (and he, in turn, does the same, continuing with the kiss).
- Kissing a third party, the one who has not ejaculated in the mouth but is present in the room.
At a minimum, snowballing involves two people, but there are no limits to how many more. Indeed, the “chain” created when transferring semen can be between two, three, four, and more people. By doing this, the seminal fluid integrates with the saliva of each bearer, which increases in volume each time someone is kissed.
Despite the latter, some consider that snowballing is only done with the person who has ejaculated in the first place. In English-speaking countries, the term cum swapping is used to refer to the exchange of semen that is made between people who have not ejaculated. Even so, both are used interchangeably.
This sexual practice can occur in a heterosexual couple and intimate encounters between two men. Despite this, in its beginnings, it became popular among men who have sex with men. Those who participate in sexual trios usually use this kiss to unite all the members of the game in the end.
We’ve already mentioned that the practice was made famous by adult movies (where they use variants, such as bukkake ). A singular reason for his knowledge was the movie Clerks (1994), Kevin Smith’s first opera. In it, a character is nicknamed Snowball because he enjoys practicing it. The success of the film led to millions knowing about it.
White kiss risks
As a study published in the Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS points out, oral sex can lead to oral, respiratory, and genital infections. Although generally considered a low-risk practice, cuts in the mouth, bleeding gums, and sores on the oral mucosa are known to increase the chances of infection.
By not using any method that acts as a barrier, conditions such as herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, among others, are transmitted quickly. Experts caution that HPV infections are relatively common from performing oral sex. Since HPV concentrates a significant amount of oropharyngeal cancer, specialists advise against practicing oral sex with multiple partners.
It should also be noted that the white kiss is usually a practice generated in the context of coercion in principle, almost always from the man to the woman, or in any case, the man who receives fellatio. The consent of all parties is essential at the time of carrying out the practice.
What preventive measures can be taken?
It is advisable to do the white kiss only with very close people whose sexual history is known.
Therefore, it is essential to know if the person has an STD or not. An analysis can be helpful in these contexts, so it is recommended that the parties involved undergo the respective tests to detect sexually transmitted diseases. This is the most recommended, although some things can be taken into account in the absence of it.
For example, if you can see a wart or lesion on the genitals, it is best to withdraw since it could be HPV, according to an article. When in doubt, the best thing to do is not to put yourself in danger and look for other alternatives to obtain pleasure. There are several cases in which the man or woman is unaware they are infected with a virus. And, although they do not have bad intentions, they can be transmitters.
As it could not be otherwise, using condoms or oral dams immediately annuls the meaning of the practice. Doing it with a stable partner is always the most appropriate, although we recommend a previous analysis. If you have cuts in your mouth, canker sores, and others, you should also avoid them.
How to take care of yourself in oral sex?
White kissing is often the culmination of oral sex (although this can be done after masturbation). Leaving aside the safety of the practice itself, it is convenient to assume a series of safety and hygiene principles during oral sex. Whether snowballing is done or not, the truth is that both aspects are underestimated when giving or receiving pleasure orally.
When casual relationships occur or infection is suspected, you must first consider yourself. There are preventive methods with different textures or flavors to make the adventure more fun. In this way, the desire for oral sex can be satisfied.
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publication, oral dams are latex or polyurethane films worn between the mouth and the vagina or anus during oral sex. A new one must be used at each encounter.
In addition, as in every situation in which you are intimate with another person, personal hygiene is essential. Otherwise, foul odors become a pivotal enemy to enjoy. In addition, the lack of cleanliness can cause other significant health problems.
In sex, there are positions and games for all tastes. The white kiss can be fascinating for some, while it is an act they would never be willing to participate in for others. Therefore, prior communication is essential to avoid unpleasant moments.