@ Holly,
Every body has their own taste and expectations. Yours was a shared agreement/conclusion that matched. Good for a continuing couple. I think it was marvelous that you asked and he did it.
I was asked one time if I had ever tasted my own semen, by a new girlfriend. I had not known her very long and felt that I would not reveal this at so early a time in our relationship. However, I thought later that day that I had said a lie. It is better for me that no lie exists. So, as we meet the next day I rehearsed the conversation with her and said I was troubled about a lie. Then I told her that I had tasted of it often. She asked if I could put my legs behind my head and I said easily. That is when I suck myself about every day.
I had her full attention. She asked to see it. I said sure.
She was very excited, went in and bathed, and came out nude and drew my hand as we went from the living room into the bedroom.
Whereas hot steamy sex ensued. She really liked seeing it and was stimulated.
However, some might not think of it as exciting. I have had only three examples where my admissions and performance were greeted with happiness. None have remarked in any way of discouragement of dissatisfaction.