Severe food allergies can pose life-threatening risks even outside the dining table. In a tragic case in Canada, a teenage boy died after experiencing a fatal allergic reaction during oral sex, highlighting the hidden dangers of allergens in intimate situations.
According to The Sun, the boy, whose name and age were not disclosed, suddenly developed severe breathing difficulties during the encounter. Despite carrying an inhaler, he collapsed, and paramedics arrived approximately 45 minutes later, finding that he had no pulse. Although doctors were able to restart his heart and place him on a ventilator, prolonged oxygen deprivation caused severe brain damage, and he passed away in hospital the following day.
Medical experts determined that the reaction was triggered because his partner had consumed peanut butter earlier. Traces of peanut protein remained in saliva and entered the teenager’s body during oral contact, likely absorbed through the skin. Doctors ruled out other possible causes such as kissing or latex allergy, as the pair had not kissed and no condom was used.
Research indicates that peanut proteins can remain in saliva for up to six hours, even after brushing teeth, rinsing, or chewing gum. While allergic reactions from semen have been reported previously, this case appears to be the first fatal reaction linked to oral sex between men.
The doctors who reported the incident stress the importance of openly communicating about allergies in all intimate relationships. They advise that individuals with severe food allergies inform every sexual partner including casual ones to prevent potentially deadly reactions.
