OK, I got another one. Tongue bite; I don't get it. The first pipe I ever smoked I was left with unbelievable discomfort the next day. Fortunately biotene (sp?) eased the pain and used it before and after every pipe out of habit to avoid the issue. Well now I just don't even bother; outside of the first couple pipes I haven't really experienced it. The closest I get to tongue bite is a carbonated beverage (read beer) during smoking will be extra intense. But other than that no real discomfort and nothing afterwards. I smoke 4-5 bowls a week and favor virginias and aromatics. So what's the deal? While I know I will never be accused of having a silver tongue, do I somehow have an iron tongue? Or am I just such a natural, my own awesomeness at pipe smoking keeps me from getting it? I'd also offer that I've vastly changed my diet from when I first started smoking and as I understand, chemistry plays a factor. Please note, I'm not complaining lol.