contact sports. Only you can decide what level of the risk reward ratio you can tolerate.
You can look around the site and there are several threads about STDs. You can google and find a wealth of information on them as well. It is a risk you take when you bump uglies with any sexual partner regardless if compensation is involved.
I would say, opinion, an experienced pro is less likely to have them, then a girl you meet at a bar. Back page girls and street walkers are an entire different category. You should get tested periodically to keep up your end of the bargain as well.
The wife and I at times hook up with other couples.(Swinging) We know the risks, are fairly selective and get to know people before we take the plunge. We also get tested a couple times a year.
Good luck with whatever you decide...
Posted By: joshbo
Some background: I have dabbled with providers a few times in recent years....but lately am taking the hobby more seriously with 4 sessions with different providers the past month...I really love TER and all the info/resources here.
I also love the whole GFE scene and think it's great and really fun.
I also love getting BBBJ and giving DATY...just absolutely a blast.
But I do wonder about protocols related to STDs with these oral-icious activities?
No doubt many/most providers insist on hats for other other pussy and ass connections.
What's the story on that most of the same GFE providers don't worry about hats for BBBJ and DATY?
While I wish I were naive enough to think that there is no risk in getting STDs from oral-licious action...I understand that the hobby has it's risks. But it is hard not to notice...and to think it's a total turn on that so may GFE are fine with uncovered oral action. It seems like they don't think the risks are that bad.
I like the more experienced providers that have been in the business a few years or more...they seem to be confident in their ability to provide a clean, fun, STD- free experience...one of them told me that most STDS have tell-tale signs they immediately look out for: dripping, smelly discharges, etc. and are confident that they would catch such a situation at the time they meet someone. Again, I know it is not a 100% guarantee.
Of course I don't want to blow the good vibe/fun of meeting a new provider and getting it on...do most hobbyist just take at face value that an experienced provider with good reviews in TER and has been in the biz at least a few years is a good bet to be clean if she offers these uncovered services?
I think it's so cool that a good number of providers go for BBBJ and swallow. I have a nice list of providers I want to visit soon and go for it...but just wondering what others (both providers and hobbyist) think about these risks...also considering that some hobbyist have other regular partners to consider too.