People make too much of the theory that it is more likely to contract an STD from a girlfriend/one-night stand than from a provider.  Because of the high level of activity of providers, I would say as many as 99% of TER-type hobbyists use condoms when seeing a provider.  However, these same people may not be as concerned about using condoms with girlfriends and other non-providers.  With regard to providers who offer BBBJTC, one would have to be naive to think that such providers, who see 4-5 people a day and swallow each of their clients' ejaculations is as likely to have an STD as girlfriends and non-providers.  Again, if your belief regarding provider/non-provider risk makes all of you feel better, just ignore this message.

Doubt it...I almost never DATY providers and I slipped up just once (condom broke) and got Chlamydia from a "TER-level provider."  But if it makes you feel better to think that, just ignore the poll and my unfortunate experience.  I also think that the number is probably higher than stated, because many people who contract an STD give up the hobby and would not be available to participate in this survey.

Re:I agree that the 12% figure is alarming, even though the question says "ever".

so if you have a BBBJ and the provider has a STD whats the chances of getting an STD? Assume you are in good health down there!

and I don't even have sex with clients, not even oral. Just handjobs. Didn't stop me from picking up scabies from a client. I'm sure whoever it was didn't know they had them, but it took me awhile to figure out what those itchy bumps were on my hands. Luckily they weren't too hard to get rid of.