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Safe Sex

Safer sex

Safer sex is when precautions are taken, normally wearing a condom, to reduce the chances of passing or getting HIV or other sexual transmitted infections (STI) to your partner. To find out more about STI’s click on the link. Some types of sex are safer than others. Wanking, kissing and body rubbing carry little or no risk of HIV. With others like fucking, getting sucked or blow jobs may carry a higher risk there are some simple things you can do to reduce these risks.

Condoms

The easiest way to protect you from passing on or getting any STI’s is by wearing a condom. There are different types of condoms. For anal sex extra strong condoms are recommended, flavoured condoms for oral sex. They are available from all gay bars & clubs in Liverpool. If you cant see the safer sex packs ask the bar staff. You can also get free condoms & lube from the Armistead or local GUM clinic.

1. When the cock is hard, place the condom on top of it. Squeeze the tip of the condom, making sure there is no air trapped.	2. Roll, do not stretch, the condom down to the base of the cock.	3. Use plenty of water based lube on the condom, around and inside the arse.	4. Check that the condom stays on throughout sex.	5. After cumming, hold the base of the condom and withdraw carefully. Wrap it in a tissue and place in a bin. Avoid flushing it down the toilet.

Oral Sex

Oral sex or blow jobs are seen as a lower risk for HIV transmission compared to barebacking. Like any other type of sex there are ways to reduce the chances of getting HIV or any other STI's.

• Do not brush your teeth immediately before giving head, as brushing can damage gums and cause bleeding. Using a mouthwash is a better option. 
   
• Sucking is a lower risk for HIV transmission if your mouth is healthy i.e. no cuts, sores or bleeding gums. Other STI’s such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, herpes and hepatitis B
   
• If you are going go down on someone make sure his cock is clean. If you think that guy has been fucking someone and his cock is not clean take a rain check or ask him politely to wash it, with antibacterial soap and rinse it with warm water. Just rinsing it will increase the risk of getting Hepatitis. 
   
• If you are getting sucked there is little or no risk of HIV infection, unless you have cuts, sores or discharge from your cock. 
   
• You can lower the risks by not letting your partner cum in your mouth. If he does then spit or swallow quickly, this will reduce the risks of contracting HIV.