After the romantic evening with your lover, you start to get closer later in the night. You notice that your mouth stinks while doing the final checks before sexual intercourse. At that moment, you quickly put a precaution in your mouth to suppress the smell: BIG MISTAKE!
Contrary to what you might think, you don’t want to make this mistake. Your breath may smell fresh like mint, but over time you will emit other scents from somewhere else. Gum, like broccoli or garlic, is something you might want to avoid before having sex.
DAMAGES THE DIGITAL SYSTEM
When you chew gum, you are doing several things to your digestive system that usually causes an unpleasant odor after a while. Chewing gum tells your stomach that food is running low, but it isn’t. In anticipation of nutrition, the stomach activates and releases digestive juices that help break down food. Conclusion; bloating, flatulence, unwanted sound and smell!
AFFECTS TESTOSTERONE LEVELS
Whether you’re the gum chewer or your partner, you’ll be saddened to learn that research shows the peppermint found in peppermint gum can lower testosterone levels.
If fresh breath is desired, focus on other ways to maintain your oral health rather than chewing gum. Dentist Michelle Chan recommends brushing your tongue regularly, along with your teeth, as part of your daily hygiene routine.