 In lesbian partnerships, mutual breastfeeding has been regarded as a familiar expression of affection and tenderness.In its issue of March 13, 2005, the London weekly "The Sunday Times" gave a report of a scientific survey (composed of 1690 British men) revealing that in 25 to 33% of all couples, the male partner had suckled his wife's breasts.Regularly, the men gave a genuine emotional need as their motive.