How do you avoid STDs? As I know so far , two risk factors are existed in this hobby: LE and STD. I learned that by reading reviews I can most likely get rid of the LE factor. But how about STD? Is it true that most Ladies with multiple reviews would be safer? For those of your guys in this hobby over 10 years, I admire your experience and could you help with this newbie question?

Thanks a lot.

That is 99% of the problem right there.

Now, on the subject of BBBJ, you can always opt for the CBJ, but the majority of hobbyists and providers seem to go for the BBBJ.

The odds are favorable for avoiding STD's, but obviously doing things covered will improve your odds.

You can use the search function on here to go back and find many discussions of this along with links to the CDC website regarding statistics.

I don't think that the number of reviews has too much to do with STD's.

You might also want to be wary of anal contact such as rimming etc.

Bottom line is that you have to take responsibility for your own health and restrict yourself to only those activities that you feel comfortable with.

I would approach sexual activity in the hobby the same way that I approach it in "civvie" life.  Sex is sex is sex

How do you avoid STD's? Avoid any and all sexual activity. Otherwise, stick with well reviewed, classy ladies, and in my personal opinion you're safer going that route then if you picked up a random chick at a bar one nite. We value our health and yours, and are very responsible. But either way, there is always going to be a chance, whether the girl has 1 review, or 100.  Thats the risk we all take. Be responsible. If you aren't very educated on STD's yet, (which is a little scary every time I see these questions), you might want to do everyone else a favor and learn more before venturing into this world. The newbie manual has a link to STD info. Good luck! Just remember the absolute ONLY way to avoid STD's altogether is to avoid sexual activity.

thats why I dont do anal or rimming not only personal reasons I cant come to grips doing it but the hepatitis and other factors come into play. Exit only for me. I may not get the 9 and 10 on reviews because I dont. thats fine I can live with that. I would rather retire or go out of biz if that was a requirement. some are happy with my companionship nothing more, some only body rubdowns, some more intimate. Your choice remember your just paying for our time whatever happens between two consenting adults is our business!!! Safe hobbying! Angela Lindfol

Got yah. Always covered.

Thanks, Gabby. I am reading STDs info now. That is how this question came from. I will certainly try to stay clean and health to my last day on Earth. lol Good day!

learned. Don't do Anal or Anal related. Thanks. lol

I learned a great deal from visiting the Medhelp.org site. The STD forum and HIV prevention forum questions are answered by a medical expert.

H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.

H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.  
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Seattle - WA

Interests: HIV Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases


University of Washington

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Medical Practice
University of Washington
Education
BS with High Honors, Denison University, Undergraduate 1964 - 1964
M.D., Columbia University, Graduate 1968 - 1968
Medical Training
Internal Medicine, University of Washington - Residency - 1968 - 1971
Infectious Diseases, University of Washington - Fellowship - 1971 - 1973
Board Certification
1972: American Board of Internal Medicine
1974: Infectious Diseases
Affiliations
1978-Present   University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Seattle, WA
1978-2004   Director, STD Control Program, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Seattle, WA
2004-2005   Visiting Scientist, Divisions of STD and HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA
2006-Present       Senior Research Leader, Battelle Centers for Public Health Research and Evaluation
Publications

Approximately 250 research publications, chapters, reviews, monographs

Color Atlas and Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2nd Edition. New York, McGraw-Hill, 2001 (216 pages)



Professional Memberships

International Society for STD Research (President, 2005-2007; Board of Directors, 2005-present)

American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association (President, 1981-1983)

Infectious Diseases Society of America

International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections (Board of Directors, 2005-present)

American Social Health Association (Board of Directors, 2008-present)

Also, I would encourage everyone to talk to your personal phsycian honestly about sexual practices.

Man, you sure you are not pursuing MD? lol. Thanks.