Call it the kiss of death.
Lustful boys looking to lick the lips of Caroline Cray Quinn better be careful because one smooch could prove fatal.
The Boston-based beauty suffers from severe food allergies as well as a chronic condition known as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS).
MCAS is an immune disease that causes her cells to misidentify things as severe allergens — including all but two foods, oatmeal and hypoallergenic formula.
The disorder causes intense episodes of swelling, shortness of breath, hives, diarrhea, vomiting and other symptoms. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening anaphylaxis, according to ClevelandClinic.
Thus, any man who wants to kiss Quinn must follow three rules.
“Rule no. 1 is that they can’t have any of my six major anaphylactic allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, kiwi, mustard or seafood) within 24 hours of kissing me,” Quinn explained to more than 1.7 million viewers. of TikTok in a viral video. .
“The second rule is that they can’t eat anything three hours before they kiss me,” the careful kiss continued in the clip. “Rule no. 3 is that they should brush their teeth.”
If a potential man fails to meet those prerequisites before stacking up, the consequences can be deadly for the blonde.
And, unfortunately, she is not alone.
About one in six people, including A-list singers Billie Eilish and Halsey, have been diagnosed with some form of mast cell disease, with MCAS being the most common, according to the Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Clinic (EDS).
Natasha Coates, 27, a UK gymnast stricken with the disease, is highly allergic to “strong emotions”. Periods of laughter, sadness or stress can cause a fatal chemical reaction.
Coates, who, like Quinn, has shared the harrowing details of her health problems online, revealed that she planned her own funeral at the age of 20 because of the seriousness of her illness.
Quinn, however, has made it her mission to focus on living a “full and happy” life instead of preparing for death since she was diagnosed with MCAS in 2017, she tells NeedToKnow.
“I became ill with MCAS in September 2017 after a true allergic reaction to nut cross-contamination turned into a series of anaphylactic episodes to foods I wasn’t allergic to,” said the survivor, who works as a recruiter. of health care.
“My allergist at the time suspected it might be MCAS, but I had to see a specialist to get the proper diagnosis,” she added. “After a long waiting list of eight months, I saw an MCAS specialist who officially diagnosed me.”
“[The condition] presents with many unpleasant and life-threatening symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swelling/itching in the throat and mouth, loss of consciousness, low blood pressure and hives/rash,” said Quinn. “To avoid MCAS flare-ups and MCAS symptoms, I avoid triggers such as food, animal fur/dander, mold, dust, heat, and certain smells.”
But when it comes to swapping saliva, the girlfriend throws caution to the wind – sort of.
“Kissing boys is definitely a risk,” she told TikTok watchers. “It invites potential instability into my life. But the same goes for me in everyday life.”
Quinn, who could experience anaphylaxis from something as good as a dog licking her cheek, said she’d rather roll the dice drinking a smoke show than abstain altogether.
“I can completely avoid kissing and just live in a bubble when it comes to relationships,” she said. “But I choose to take a few calculated risks so that I can live a full and happy life.”
Thankfully, Quinn has only suffered minor allergic reactions while being poked with a needle.
“My mouth will be itchy, my lips and tongue will be itchy,” she said online, adding that she also experienced “a little bit of a rash. [and] some shake their heads.” To quell the outbursts, Quinn immediately brushes her teeth and downs a dose of emergency medication like Benadryl.
The selective siren says the strict face-sucking stipulations have not only protected her immune system, but also helped her avoid kissing frogs.
“It immediately eliminates any guy who isn’t really into you,” insisted Quinn, who recently used the litmus test to find a new boyfriend, Ryan.
The pair met this summer.
Quinn quickly introduced Ryan to her super-restrictive diet of oatmeal and formula, which—judging by her digital posts dedicated to their blossoming romance—he happily scarfs down to ensure the safety of their sex sessions. makeup.
“If they have to follow certain rules to kiss you, then they definitely care, they’re definitely interested and they’re willing to put in a lot of effort,” Quinn said.
“So if you ever want to know if a guy is serious about you, just tell them you have MACS and tell them to follow the three rules, and you’ll know right away!”
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