| Safety Manual by Catherine Gross |
| transmitting HIV to one another. Most testing of women is taken when they are not aroused and they are swiping a dry vagina. The CDC contends that vaginal excretions do contain significant levels of the virus which can infect another person ingesting or otherwise exposed. However, it has been documented that oral sex with women can pass HIV. Use dental dams. Saran wrap is not adequate protection. STD’s These are sexually transmitted diseases such as yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, pailloma virus, trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV and venereal disease. These diseases are all bloodborn and this does include menstrual blood and breast milk. Protection Wear latex or nitrile gloves over hands when touching, penetrating or fisting. Many people have latex allergies, in this case please use nitrile gloves. They are easily found at the drugstore. Latex allergies need to be taken seriously- your partner could have a severe reaction, stop breathing and die within minutes with such an allergy. |
| Being aware of the medical issues and necessary precautions to stay healthy is the best gift you can give yourself and your partners. Hepatitis Hepatitis is a major concern. This bloodborn disease is extremely contagious. Hepatitis is virulent outside of the body. If say, a drop of blood dries on a cloth and is moistened up to twenty-one days later, the hepatitis is re-activated, and you may be inflicted. Getting a hep Vaccination is recommended if you intend to play with bloodsports. The vaccination only works in approximately 85% of the population. HIV Transmission HIV is transmitted by the mixing of bodily fluids between an infected individual and a healthy individual. Cuts on your hands, small undetectable exposed areas on your gums, or any other open place that come into contact with your play partners body fluid will expose you to the virus if your partner is infected. There have been many debates over the years as to whether or not lesbians are at a lesser risk in |
| Condoms should be used over all insertables especially if you are not going to dedicate the toy to one person only. Do not use “natural” condoms. These are made of intestinal tissues and the HIV virus can penetrate this. Dental dams work well for oral sex. You can also use a piece of a condom or a glove. Attach it to a garter belt and it will be held in place for you. Never use the same barrier vaginally that has been used anally. Change gloves, change dams. If you don’t, you could spread a serious infection. Lube Stick with lubes that are water based. Many non-water based lubes will break down latex. A few of these are: crisco, oil based lotions, perfumes, mineral oil, suntan oil, vaseline, liqueurs, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and hand lotion. Nonoxynol 9 allegedly kills HIV and many other microbes. However, some people cannot tolerate it. The rule of thumb with lube is more, more, more, and then use even more. It can’t hurt. |
| Disease: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Toys |
| Reactions: Being Prepared for Anything |
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You should be prepared for anything when you scene. Your best notion is never to panic. Remain calm and you will be able to address any situation well. A bottom may go into shock. This is characterized by the drain of color from their face, rapid breathing, a cold and clammy feeling on the skin, nausea, sometimes shakes or they may even pass out. If someone goes into shock, give them some orange juice and wrap them in a blanket. For nausea sometimes placing the head between the legs works or if you place the feet |
high than the body. Sucking on peppermint candy also works well. Try each method in succession as different methods work for different people. Remember different people react differently to all types of stimulation. The body will individually discern what is “trauma”. A bottom could react at the onset, during, or even when the action stops. Have water, a snack, and a blanket on hand. Blankets can be used to wrap floggers/flails for transportation and so it will be convenient and as well as useful. |
| Disinfecting Toys |
| For disinfecting toys of a solid non-porous material you may use soak in 1 part Clorox and 10 parts soapy water. Staphene works very well for non-porous materials. FetishAuctioneer.com carries Staphene, a easily hospital grade cleaner. For porous materials, like leather dildos, they should be dedicated. Always use a condom. You can give yourself a vaginal infection otherwise. For leather products exposed to bodily fluids like blood: 1 part Clorox, 10 parts soapy solution from saddle soap. You can also add in an oily reconditioning solution. Always recondition the leather item after cleaning in order to protect the leather from drying. This is hard on your toys. I recommend bagging the toy for 21 days and then cleaning with a mild soap. |