STI and Other Safer Sex Q's

[iSpuds]

Not sure if this has been asked but I find it an obvious-ass question given the sites' focus.

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?

[IceMaiden]

Originally Posted by iSpuds

Not sure if this has been asked but I find it an obvious-ass question given the sites' focus.

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)

Absolutely. Bratling takes her health seriously, it's only fair to respect her partner doing the same for theirs.

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?

Not in the slightest.

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?
No, but Bratling is careful and always uses condoms. She would ask about it and discuss if she knew someone had had an STI prior though.

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?

More mental than physical for Bratling. Bratling's partners have to be aware of specific words/actions that will trigger childhood abuse memories. And as she is exclusive to AM, she trusts him entirely with safety procedures. If it was a new partner, Bratling would be much more specific both physically and mentally.

[kurious kat]

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)
Yes. I'd care about the well-being of my partner, including their peace of mind, so I would get more recent testing if they wanted to see it. It's important to remember that not all STIs may be tested for in a "basic panel" due to being more difficult to detect and minimally dangerous (like herpes) or overly rare in your area (like syphilis), even if your partner does get regular testing, so seeing exactly what was tested can be helpful too.

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?
No. My partner's health matters. Period.

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?
I always start a discussion beforehand about sexual health and risk factors. I haven't yet asked directly for paperwork on it, but I also discuss that I require condom use, which provides protection against most (although not all!) STI transmission. Many infections can be asymptomatic, and even well-meaning, honest people may not realize they're a carrier unless they've been tested up to 6 months after an encounter with any partner, so condoms just make sense.

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?
I won't do bondage until I have a good feel for my partner, because once tied up you can't walk away. I also take responsibility for communicating trouble signs during a scene (like "OW! That's too much!" or "My pinky finger feels tingly, we need to check that arm"). If they do something I think might pose a danger, I ask about it immediately, and if they aren't responsive, the scene gets stopped altogether as soon as possible.

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?
There's always room to develop better habits, and a good partner should find caring for your health and safety worthwhile even if it means briefly postponing certain activities.

[foxknot69]

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)

Yes I would.

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?

No, safety is safety. Period.

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?

I haven't had one before, but...I would, yes. Especially if they're sexually active before dating/meeting/fucking me.

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?

Communication. Talking. Does that count?

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?

It's not a problem for me really with online stuff, but I will definitely be safe IRL.

[Kisune Karnon]

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?) I would

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?no

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them? no

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)? safety is main concern. if they know they have an sti, they should notify prior to play or sexual interaction

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future? already do

[lola.fox]

Originally Posted by iSpuds

Not sure if this has been asked but I find it an obvious-ass question given the sites' focus.

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)
yes - i get tested yearly anyway so i've got no problem with it.

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?
nope, i think you have the right to feel safe no mattr your orientation.

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?
yup (:.

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?
not really, i just ask a million questions so i feel i have as much information as i need.

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?

i think of all these things already.

[rhode64]

[QUOTE=iSpuds;2768721]Not sure if this has been asked but I find it an obvious-ass question given the sites' focus.

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)
Yes I would but never been asked to .
- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?
No
- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?
Nowadays yes
- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)? Yes

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?
I always consider safety first .

[cieirn]

Originally Posted by iSpuds

Not sure if this has been asked but I find it an obvious-ass question given the sites' focus.

- Would you get tested for STIs/present proof of your current STI status prior to having sex if your partner requested it? (Or, have you done this?)

- Does your attitude about it change if the person asking is a sub vs. a Dom?

- Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?

- Are there other safety precautions you find necessary before engaging in BDSM sex (e.g. making sure a rope rigger has had adequate training before tying you up, going over safe regions for spanking, going over past medical history etc.)?

- If you haven't thought of these things before, do you think you will start taking more safety precautions in the future?

"Do you require up-to-date STI statuses on your partners before having sex with them?"

Yes. I want current information of my "to be" partners. If they haven't been active lately and recently been tested and exclusive to me, then lets have some raw fun. If not, wrap that shit up until you are exclusive and proven to me. Else lets have some crazy protected fun...