My Husband Bit Me During Sex. Is My Revenge Plan Taking It Too Far?
Briefly

In a recent Slate sex advice column, a reader expressed discomfort over her husband's unsolicited biting during sex, interpreting it as a violation. Despite his claim of intending to 'spice things up,' she felt boundaries were crossed. Seeking advice, she pondered getting back at him as suggested by her sister. However, the column warns against retaliation as it may escalate tensions rather than foster communication. Emphasis is placed on the importance of discussing boundaries and consent prior to engaging in such activities, as everyone has different comfort levels regarding physical interactions.
It's true that your husband should not have dismissed your legitimate boundaries as making a big deal over nothing, and perhaps biting him back would be a way to get your message across.
Inflicting conscious harm on him would almost certainly be taken as yet another escalation. I don't know how much rational thought will actually be conveyed by a bite.
This is behavior that should be discussed ahead of time, but if we give your husband the benefit of the doubt, there was probably at least a...
Biting can be enjoyed by some in sexual contexts, but clear communication about boundaries is essential to ensure mutual consent.
Read at Slate Magazine
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