Hey all... I officially joined yesterday and had my first experience yesterday (review soon to come).  

Anyway, I've been doing a ton of researching on here to find my next one.  I'm sorry to ask such 101 type questions, but I just want to be aware of what I'm getting into.  I have been reading a bunch of these newbie topics and didn't find all my answers.  So....

I've seen a bunch of people that get bbbj and/or girls that do cim... or people daty... among other things that I would normally consider "unsafe".  Am I wrong in that?  I would assume that there is an associated risk everyone is taking, but is it safer than I may perceive?  It seems one of the only things that is considered unsafe is bbfs.  Do providers generally get tested often?

I'm a young guy just out of a LONG relationship and I want to have some fun out.  I'm not trying to be completely paranoid, but I do want to be aware of what my associated risk is.  Google has given me an idea of it, but I'd love to hear from you guys with a lot of experience.

I truly appreciate any and all information you guys have for me.

Thanks for reading!

and you are not being forced to do anything without a cover. Make your own safe choices based on your research and comfort level. Also, there is a link to the risks associated with these activities that one of the hobbyists might post for you. (I would but I don't know it and haven't done a search). And, yes providers get tested often as should hobbyists. (Probably more than any of the civies you have ever dated.)

Have fun and play safe.

about risks.  I'm not a dr. but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night.

"The CDC maintiains statisitics for transmission risks for various types of sexual activity.

If you go to the Ertoic Highway Board, and type in CDC to the search function, it should get you to those links. "

A search of the Newbie board for STD Risks for the last 90 days will turn up many threads on the subject.

You have to make safe choices for yourself.  The provider will not be insulted if you want to be as safe as possible.