How can I stop salivating while using teeth whitening strips? [more inside]
posted by ShootTheMoon on Oct 9, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm allergic to sulfa drugs (specifically known to be allergic to Septra). My boyfriend's taking Bactrim, a sulfa drug. Could I have an allergic reaction from kissing him or coming into contact with his sweat? Could sleeping next to him be dangerous?
posted by anonymous on Dec 26, 2008 - 4 answers

i have been struck from beyond recently with excessive watering of my mouth on occasion when i am in usual company. whats going on!!!!!!!
posted by plants on Dec 4, 2008 - 6 answers

In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous on Jun 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Salivafilter: Why do i keep having to swallow spit? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jun 5, 2008 - 8 answers

You know those little pockets directly underneath your ears and behind the jaw bone? Mine fill with saliva and cause discomfort. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2007 - 5 answers

What is making my saliva congeal? Crest ProHealth + Act mouthwash = slime within 15 minutes. [more inside]
posted by FuManchu on Nov 8, 2007 - 19 answers

Why do dogs dribble saliva and is there anything we can do? [more inside]
posted by pettins on May 27, 2006 - 8 answers

Why do athletes chew gum? [no more inside]
posted by mdeatherage on Oct 20, 2004 - 10 answers

Why do people spit -- especially in public? I'd be really interested in hearing from someone who spits as to why he/she does it. It seems to be a class thing, and I'm too upper-middle class to get it. I never feel the desire to spit. But is this desire natural, and has my class training has just repressed it in me? If I could understand it, maybe I wouldn't be so disgusted by it.
posted by grumblebee on Dec 21, 2003 - 39 answers