Elephant in the Room -STDs+HIV

[laloverboy]

No extra mile for me....just want to be aware.

[milfy2002]

I test every three months, but it's prudent to remember that I'm only as safe as my last client.

I do have a lot of regulars, which cuts down on the amount of new friends I see day to day in DFW.

[H.J.W.78400]

I had a similar thread in the Men's Lounge. I'm a bit nervous so I test a week or so after each encounter. Always been 100% clear. This hobby really isn't as dangerous in that regard as you might think. Most of the guys here are married & for the providers, that's their money maker; word would spread quickly in the community if she had something. Believe it or not, hobbiests and providers are tested exponentially more often than the general population. You are actually much more likely to bring something home from a random bar-slut than a pro. Thems FACTS Brotha!

[milfy2002]

If you're only hobbying every three months or so getting tested 1-3 weeks after each encounter makes perfect sense.

If it wasn't so expensive I'd test every month, even every week if it was free or super cheap.

[tattooed_asian_kim]

YOU CAN ALSO GET MENINGITIS FROM KISSING . SO . ARE YOU GONNA STOP DOING THAT TOO ?

[tattooed_asian_kim]

WHEN I STARTED DOING THIS . I READ ABOUT STD INFECTIONS ONLINE . TO SEE HOW I FELT ABOUT POSSIBLY CATCHING EACH ONE ? . AND . WHICH ONES WOULD TERRIFY THE CRAP OUT OF ME ? AFTER I READ ABOUT THEM, I DECIDED THAT I WOULD BE MAKING ENOUGH MONEY TO COVER HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS /// PHARMACEUTICAL CURES TREATMENTS FOR ALL OF THE STD /// STI OUT THERE . EXCEPT . AT THE TIME (( WHEN I WAS STARTING )) ,, THE ONLY ONES THAT LITERALLY FRIGHTENED ME WERE = HEPETITIS C (( CAUSES DEATH )) AND HIV /// AIDS (( CAUSES DEATH )) ... BUT ... SINCE THAT DAY I STARTED HEAUX-ING ,,, BUT ,,, THEY JUST CAME UP WITH A CURE FOR HEP C NOW . AND . AIDS HIV IS SUPER MANAGEABLE IF YOU MOVE TO NYC . THEY CAN GIVE YOU LIKE A TOTAL FREE RIDE WITH HIV HEALTH CARE IN NYC (( AND . SF . TOO )) AND YOU WILL LIVE A REALLY LONG TIME WITH CURRENT HIV MEDS (( TWO OF MY FRIENDS HAD TO DO THAT DURING THE PAST TEN YEARS . SO . I KNOW ALL ABOUT THAT FROM MY SOCIAL SCENE )) ...

[MOCHAakaMOCHA]

Condoms for intercourse (vaginal and anal), as a provider full testing (urine, blood, vaginal inspection and swab, throat swab) every 3 months (when I was a civvie it was every 6), keep an eye out for folks having mouth sores or genital bumps/cuts/sores, no stripper sliding (unless the guy's junk is covered). I keep my immune system strong with sleep (don't underestimate the benefits of adequate sleep for the body), lots of water, vitamins, non-smoker etc.

I've been doing pretty good staying clean since I became sexually active since at 14 (27 now) and haven't caught anything worse than a cold (and I don't mean a cold sore) lol.

Originally Posted by IPAdrinker

Been lurking here for awhile, had FBSM and a fantastic GFE experience with a local provider (review coming), but really wanted to ask the question that nobody on this forum seems to have the audacity/balls to bring up.

How are the hobbyist and providers preventing themselves from contracting or spreading STDs or HIV? Are you testing yourself frequently and/or using condoms to avoid the exchange of bodily fluids?

Pardon my directness, but I feel like I am no different from any other horny hobbyist yet definitely concerned for my well being. Be nice to hear some thoughts of those who frequent this forum. Darwinism sux but is the real deal no matter how you slice it.