In the olden days, a man would insert his penis into a vagina, move it around, and ejaculate. That was sex. Now men have found so many more holes and folds to explore and places to deposit their semen. Porn has made the face a common target. Some women have even come to enjoy this (or, at least, endure it out of love). Like most sexual activity, however, facials carry a bit of a risk. They may seem like they don't, but the problem rests in the eyes.

One easy answer would be that men cite it as a sort of reverse justification for wanting to replicate a remarkably popular practice in pornography: the “money shot.” It’s an explanation that makes sense: many women first hear about the hypothetical dermatological benefits of semen in the context of being asked by a sexual partner to, let’s say, test that hypothesis firsthand. And why might some men be so adamant about trying the money shot at home? For film scholar Linda Williams, the money shot’s popularity can be attributed to the fact that it provides “visual evidence” of male pleasure in the face of the possibility of female pleasure, both literally and figuratively. Simply put: The proof is in the pudding.Many people—even monogamous couples—have undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that could be spread to the mucous membranes (lips, nostrils and eyes) via topical application of male ejaculate for those seeking aesthetic improvement,” Kirby notes. The sensation of your skin being tugged by the EMS machine isn't always pleasant, but it is painless and well worth the end results. Downtime? You have to keep things you don't want in your blood out of your wimpy mucous membranes. That's the moral of the story here. If you want to enjoy the amazing world of facials safely, you have to avoid getting semen in eyes. The Solution The multi-stepped facial aims to reset and reboot the skin, leaving you sculpted, smooth and shining afterwards. It's all about results, so don't expect any holistic or essential oil elements, but still relaxing, with anti-aging lymphatic massage around the face and a little shoulder release while a face mask is on.

Facials are also an alternative for people who don’t like the taste of sperm. Curtis, 27, Bristol, straight, works in hospitality I love how you can see the girl’s eyes looking right at you, as you come all over her face. It’s the ultimate sort of ownership. Gavin, 35, London, straight, works in technology We also like to see ourselves cum, it’s hot to see it go everywhere. Drew, 25, Glasgow, straight, estate agent But we can also trace the underlying logic behind the “semen facial” to the foundation of Western Civilization itself. In her book Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality, historian Hanne Blank notes that Aristotle and his contemporaries defined semen as “the essence of life, a distilled form of the pneuma or breath.” In the Aristotelian tradition, women require semen—or “doses of masculine heat,” as Blank summarizes—to invigorate the “cool, dense, and wet female body.” Women needed these fluid gifts from the more “perfected” male form but men, obviously, don’t need vaginal fluid to be perfect. Thanks to pornography, facials a more commonplace sexual fantasy. While ejaculating on a face may seem innocuous, it actually carries a somewhat high risk factor. If you plan to come on someone's face or let someone come on yours, you ought to know how to do it safely. The Problem

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From a dominant perspective, it’s the control and submission that you receive which makes it a turn-on. Jimmy, 29, east London, straight, self-employed Designed with microbiome science in mind, Cellcosmet's facials not only leave you with serious glow, but help to reinforce your skin barrier as well. Which means even sensitive or sensitised skin can benefit from this hour of indulgence. Everything. The head massage, the arm and hand massage, the face massage. Mainly, the massage. Favouring bespoke massage techniques over machines, La Mer's facials utilise unique movements and strokes to move your face and ease in their skincare. Combine muscle-soothing massage and La Mer lotions and potions and you've got the best half nap you ever took. Weirdest part? Most people don't realize it, but your eyes are a somewhat direct pathway to your bloodstream. All sorts of things can enter your body through them. The Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety knows what I'm talking about and explains risks in regards to chemicals: Swiss skincare experts Cellcosmet are landing in Mayfair's chic new aesthetic clinic Ouronyx. Don't be mistaken, you're not stepping inside a high end art gallery, it's just the clinic's enviably tasteful interiors. Saunter downstairs to discover the brand's techy ProCollagen treatment that's all about plumping, firming, smoothing and lifting aka everything our face would like a lot.