Kissing My Gluten-Eating Boyfriend!

[GFLindsey]

Is it safe to kiss someone after they eat gluten?

Oh, the things Celiacs have to think about on Valentine's Day!

[kareng]

Is it safe to kiss someone after they eat gluten?

Oh, the things Celiacs have to think about on Valentine's Day!

I think you should wait to kiss until at least engaged if not married. (just kidding). I would think he might have crumbs, a good toothbrushing & rinse. Ahh! Minty fresh!

[celiac-mommy]

I think you should wait to kiss until at least engaged if not married. (just kidding). I would think he might have crumbs, a good toothbrushing & rinse. Ahh! Minty fresh!

Agreed! Floss, brush, rinse!

[Edo]

Is it safe to kiss someone after they eat gluten?

Oh, the things Celiacs have to think about on Valentine's Day!

Well hey, it's a good question. This is important stuff after all.

I'm also in agreement about possible gluten crumbs. My boyfriend and I don't kiss unless he hasn't been eating gluten, or if he has just brushed. Luckily he doesn't often eat gluten and he has good hygiene. =D

[GFLindsey]

I will have to make sure we are careful then. Seems to kind of take away some spontaneity. Better than spontaneous D though Lol.

Has anyone ever had a reaction after contact with someone who had eaten gluten?

[JNBunnie1]

Yup, I've had a reaction. I actually have to have my boyfriend brush, wait several hours, and brush again before I'm safe. Apparently, food proteins get caught in our salivary glands and released for some time after we eat. We peck, but no mushy stuff until he's thoroughly cleansed!