Greetings,
I'm a relative newbie to the hobby.  I've had a few successful  encounters thanks to info on TER (thanks to all out there), but I always refrain from going for the full service session, settling for other activities (CBJ, Russian, etc.).  Sometimes I think I really want to take the plunge and do full service, but I'm afraid of STDs.  I read something about herpes being able to be transmitted even when a condom is used, and it scares me off.  Any suggestions for me?  Is this something you can talk about with the provider?
Thanks

I have noticed that CL has a safe sex forum that
is moderated by professionals.  Check it out.

You need to educate yourself about relative risks
and make your own choices.

CBJ, and kissing are exposing you to STD's. She can have oral herpes, and guess what?

Only Nevada in the legal brothels has legal requirements for weekly testing of STD's, and at least the ladies try to inspect the guy for STD's too.

STD's are a calculated risk you have to be willing to take. Otherwise, abstinance or a life long monagomous relationship with someone known to be free of STD's, is your only sure bet.

Have you ever had a cold sore?  You already have herpies.

Don't screw escorts in the dark.  Slow down cowboy and have a gander at her neather regions before you plunge your branding iron.  If it looks nice and healthy and no open oozing sores with puss  and blood and a family of crabs having a picnic, not to mention the smell and foam of a yeast infection or her monthy visitor which she neglected to tell you about, well, then go right ahead knowing you're somewhat safe unless that condom breaks, which they do, all the time.  And if it does you'll go home to your wife with a massive rash, which will soon turn into horrible open sores, and then the uncontrollable itch and fire piss and cold sweats with your head spinning and then you'll die a horrible and lonely death filled with nightmares.

But a few minutes of sex is worth it right?  
I suggest the Jimmydean test...
Your bored and horny and crusing the escort pages and you spot a hot girl you just gotta have no matter what she charges!
Go jack it in the shower and if you still feel the need after your head has cleared, then go ahead and give her a call.

Reon't screw escorts in the dark....

Stange advice, coming from a man with 31 reviews.

Reon't screw escorts in the dark....

sounds like you deal in quantity, not quality.  remember, you get what you pay for!!

I'm a man, and the big head is not in charge.  If you were a man, you'd know that.  But we don't know who you are because you hide behind an alias.
Anyhow, I was just kidding around, but it's still good advice.

I deal in BOTH.  I get large quantities of quality.  I'm smart enough to negotiate it.  

And you don't always get what you pay for.  Too many newbies over pay.  It's like paying sticker price for a new car.  

I negotiate everything and always try to get the best possible rate.  Not because I'm poor, which I'm the opposite of, but because it makes me enjoy and appreciate the purchase more.  I used to pay 1000s for an hour (ten years ago) and now I pay 100 for the same girls and the same sessions.

But hey girl, you pay whatever makes you happy.

It is an awesome conversation all together. Thanks people.