I don't like the texture, and I almost never like the taste (occasionally it can be kind of sweet, which is okay), but I usually swallow anyway because it's the fastest way to get it out of my mouth, lol.
Having a glass of water next to the bed is essential!
I should say, though, that my husband has never made me feel as if I HAVE to swallow, from the very beginning of our relationship. So I never feel pressured to do anything that I'm not comfortable with, and that has encouraged me to swallow more often, actually. Reverse psychology sometimes works wonders.