with little or no experience, how do you arrive at the value judgement that they were "the two best providers" in the area? Best for who or what? By what metric(s)?
I agree that they certainly seem high level based on reviews, but "best"?
I am a complete rookie to the hobby. Met with the two best providers in the area and they were wonderful. But my little man was gun shy, nervous or the latex made me wilt prematurely. Should I try it again with them....they were awesome but the little guy faded from the latex. Everything else was great...oral all around...etc. No complaints but should I get more experience under my belt before going back or work with what I like?
Don't be nervous, it's only pussy 
with little or no experience, how do you arrive at the value judgement that they were "the two best providers" in the area? Best for who or what? By what metric(s)?
I agree that they certainly seem high level based on reviews, but "best"?
Get more experience with who? Other providers before going back to the two you saw? If that is what you are asking then it it depends on what you want. If you want what they provided, see them again. If you want something else or think you might, try someone else.
My first time, when I went for the big finish, I wilted too. Saw her again a couple years later and had no problem. It varies with everyone. Suggest you go with are most comfortable with. Once you get comfortable with what you are doing, you should be fine. Check out the self help center for some pointers in dealing with this wonderful hobby of ours.
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opt for practices that don't require one. Many gals will allow BBBJTC, and then there is Russian (sex between the tits), and Italian (sex between the butt cheeks), and of course the old standby: the hand job, which I think is grossly underrated.
I find these activities at least as enjoyable as CFS, and often more so.
Using a female condom is almost like bbfs
Have you had personal experience with this? I've considered FCs, but online reviews really run the range... some people swear by it, saying it feels almost like BBFS, while others say it's like sticking your junk in a wet plastic bag, which doesn't sound appealing at all....
also one review mentioned seeing the "entrance" dangling out of the girl is a huge turnoff, which I would agree with if you see a plastic bag hanging down out of her when she's standing/kneeling etc....
The visual could be better but if you have your oral fun before she puts it in and she uses enough lube there are few things that feel better than a FC.
You might want to stick with one provider for a while until your less nervous and more accustomed to the whole situation. It's likely it's more than just the condom. Female condoms work well for some. There's always more than one way to skin a cat! Ask her for advice. We all have our own special ways to solve this challenge.