Breast Milk Taste

What Does Breast Milk Taste Like?

The taste of breast milk is generally considered to be sweet and creamy with a pleasant flavor. Breast milk contains the milk sugar lactose; as one of the main ingredients in breast milk, it appears in high concentrations, giving breast milk its sweet flavor. Breast milk also contains fat. The amount of fat in milk determines its creaminess. When breast milk first starts to flow from the breast, it may appear thin and watery. But, as the milk continues to flow, it becomes higher in fat and much creamier.

Changing the flavor

Low stress is important. A woman who is rushed and/or under stress produces milk with a distinct off flavor. Relax and take it easy to produce more and better flavored milk.

Other than that, eating a healthy diet and including some extra carbs is helpful. A small amount of ice cream along with a balanced meal including protein, vegetables, and bread will meet her nutritional needs and permit her to make good flavored milk. Both oatmeal and cornbread are very beneficial in this regard.

Cream content does more to change the flavor of milk than increasing sugar. She can produce more cream if her diet includes oils from nuts such as pecans and almonds.

• Reddit: Foods that will change the flavor of her breast milk?

Additional Links

Do Adults Drink Breast Milk?
Romper: What Does Breast Milk Taste Like? 14 People Give Their Surprising Answers

Cosmopolitan: Here, Watch Adults Try Breast Milk, Have Very Mixed Reactions

More Information

Some couples practice ABF in order to strengthen their relationship. Read for yourself a few ANR testimonials and stories or watch videos of couples practicing adult breastfeeding. (warning:NSFW)

Reach out to others by using our ANR/ABF online communities list page to seek others who are in this lifestyle.

See the Inducing Lactation Resources page if you're interested in starting lactation without a pregnancy, for an ANR, or for your partner.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Inducing Lactation

Can I induce lactation/lactate without a pregnancy? If so, what supplements should I use and when?

How long does it take to induce lactation?

I get aroused during breastfeeding or my breasts leak during sex. Is there something wrong with me? (warning:NSFW)

Can I induce lactation for my husband or boyfriend, or let him suckle me?

Why does my breast milk production lower during my period?

How does inducing lactation affect menopause? Does inducing help relieve symptoms?

Does inducing lactation make me feel more feminine and womanly?

Where can I find someone to help me induce faster?
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What else can I use breast milk for?

Are there health concerns from breastfeeding or letting someone drink my milk?

It's perfectly fine to try another person's breast milk if you know their health history. Breast milk is a body fluid and therefore it's possible to transmit pathogens. The next biggest concern is Mastitis (warning:NSFW) which can be lessened with Lecithin and a proper latch technique (warning:NSFW). The Piercings and Lactation page (warning:NSFW) addresses this concern as well.

Are there health concerns from inducing lactation?

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