Dear Locust,

Recently, I used a topical muscle rub called "Tiger Balm", on my arm and shoulder. It did cause, my partner, some distress, even though I washed my hands, at least once, prior to digital penetration. I believe, the distress was minimized, because, she immediately realized what happened, and made me aware of her distress.

My thoughts are, your issue is along these lines, i.e., a reaction to some external chemical substance. Consider asking your partner, if he is using any kind of topical ointment on his hands, or applying it somewhere with his hands.

Also, ask him if he is using any kind of topical product on his penis, e.g., a desensitizer. Some men will use these to delay ejaculation, in order to please their partner. However, they may be too embarrassed to tell her.

You could be having an allergic reaction to a condom, i.e., if you are using one, even though, you hadn't had allergic reactions to condoms in the past. The change could be in you, or the condom. I would think, this would apply to male and female condoms.

Lastly, I would explore your partners food consumption, and use of oral products, e.g., tooth paste, mouthwash, breath freshener. I wouldn't recommend Binanca prior to cunnilingus.

I wish you the best,

Larry