and you will find lots of discussion as well as links to places like the CDC which has data on the risks.

The risks are there, but they are low enough for most hobbyists' it would seem.

A new unsettling announcement came recently when it was found that throat cancer can be caused by this activity.  I think that discussion was on the General Discusion Board, however.

We all have to determine our level of risk.

there are always risks.  Personally, I think the risk of troubles with DATY and BBBJ are less with a provider than with some civvie you picked up at the bar last night.  Providers are often doing this for a living and are not going to jeopardize their livelihood by not being clean and disease free.

You can always request a CBJ if you prefer and do not have to engage in DATY if you don't want to.  I enjoy dining and BBBJ is one of my deal-breakers.  But, to each his own.  Stay within your comfort zone, as it were.

Swim

re DATY, i imagine you'd have to be ready to taste some KY so ensure it's safe for digestion.  just a heads up
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