Condom
Condoms, both male and female varieties, are the only contraception that protects against both sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy. The condom must be approved by authorities, have an expiration date, and stored correctly.
It is used together with water or silicone based lubricant, and can only be used once. Always change condoms if you’re switching between vaginal, anal or oral sex. Never use oil bases lubricants (such as Vaseline) together with condoms as the can cause breakage or cause the condom to dissolve.
Femidom
A femidom, or female condom, can be used for both vaginal and anal intercourse. The femidome is made of latex or plastic. The femidom looks similar to a condom and has an outer ring made of stiffer material that holds it in place in the vaginal opening or rectum. Some femidoms also have a softer inner ring that keeps it in place inside the vagina. For anal intercourse, you can decide whether to use the inner ring or not, do what feels the most comfortable.
Dental dams
A dental dam is made of thin latex/ rubber and protects against infection during oral sex. The dental dam is placed over the vagina or anus during oral sex. If you don’t have access to dental dams, you can cut down the side of a condom and use that as a dam.
Lubricants
Use generous amounts of water or silicone based lubricant during vaginal intercourse. Both water and silicone based lubricants can be used together with latex or plastic condoms.
Never use oil based lubricants (such as Vaseline) together with condoms as the can dissolve or break the condom. If you don’t have access to lubricants, use your own (never the client’s) spit.
The lubrication effect of water based lubricants can decline during intercourse, so remember to apply more if it starts to feel uncomfortable.
Always use generous amounts of lubricant during anal intercourse as the anus lacks natural lubrication.
Vaginal sex
You should never wash or douche inside of the vagina. The vagina cleans itself, and remains clean unless you have an infection. Washing or douching the vagina makes you more susceptible to infection.
Use a condom, or femidom; it protects you against infection. Always put on a new condom if you switch from anal to vaginal intercourse or oral sex.
Use generous amounts of water or silicone based lubricant during vaginal intercourse. Never use oil based lubricants (such as Vaseline) together with condoms as the can dissolve or break the condom. If you don’t have access to lubricants, use your own (never the client’s) spit.
Vaginal sex should not be painful; stop if it hurts! Check your genital area daily for cuts and tears.
Anal sex
You shouldn’t rinse or wash the anus before anal sex; the rectum is usually empty unless you feel you need to defecate. Using laxatives or enemas makes you more susceptible to infection.
The anus needs time to expand and adjust; practice by using a dildo or butt plug or fingers. The anus needs to be relaxed, and it should not be painful to insert a finger, penis, dildo or butt plug. Anal sex should not be painful; stop if it hurts!
Always use a condom or femidom during anal sex; it protects you from infection. Always change condoms if you’re switching between vaginal, anal or oral sex.
Always use generous amounts of water or silicone based lubricant; it reduces friction and reduces stress on the mucus membrane. Never use oil bases lubricants (such as Vaseline) together with condoms as the can cause breakage or cause the condom to dissolve.
If you are using poppers, please note that they must not be used in combination with Viagra or other drugs as it can cause heart attacks and cardiac arrest!
Vaginal hygiene
You should never wash or douche inside of the vagina. The vagina cleans itself, and remains clean unless you have an infection. Rinsing, washing or douching disturbs the environment inside the vagina and makes you more susceptible to infection.
You should wash your outer genitals regularly. Use warm water, and if you need to use soap, make sure to use on with a low PH.
Penis hygiene
Wash your penis daily to avoid odour. Make sure to pull the foreskin back and wash underneath. Avoid using regular soap, instead use just warm water or soap with a low PH. If you experience dryness, use non-perfume oil, but make sure to wash the oil off before you use a condom.
Advice for good genital hygiene
Don’t exaggerate washing, and always wash front to back. Wipe front to back after you’ve been to the bathroom.
Use (non perfume) oil if you experience irritation or soreness in the outer genital area. Remember to remove the oil before having sex with condom.