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10 Bareback Sex Tips.

 

If you have read through our website and thought about the repercussions of practicing bareback sex, there are several things that you can do to help ensure the safety of yourself and your sexual partner and, while the tips below won’t stop the risk of getting an STI, they can ensure that the risks of getting a sexually transmitted disease or infection while practicing bareback sex are significantly reduced.

Talk to your medical practitioner about starting PrEP.

Starting PrEP can help to minimize the risk or contracting and spreading HIV when practicing bareback sex and in conjunction with condom use, can be 99% effective in reducing HIV transmission rates.

If you are HIV+ engage in “TaSP”.

TaSP (or Treatment as Prevention) is a term used to describe HIV+ who are taking anti-retroviral medications to suppress their viral loads to an undetectable level where it is impossible to transmit HIV to their sexual partners, even when practicing bareback sex.

Prepare for Bareback Sex Correctly.

This means knowing how to correctly douche, using an enema, brushing your teeth and ensuring that you are free from any cuts or nicks prior to engaging in bareback sex to minimize the risk of STI transmission. When douching, it is best to prepare for anal sex several hours prior to having bareback sex and not to douche immediately following bareback sex.

Get Tested for STIs Regularly.

Regular (once every 3 months) testing for STIs can not only show that you are being responsible about your sexual practices to potentially partners but, will also enable any STI you may have contracted to be discovered and treated as quickly as possible to reduce any possible long-term medical issues.

Get Vaccinated for Common STIs.

There are several vaccinations available for a range of STIs such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV (Human Papillovirus) that can be taken to avoid contracting these sexually transmitted diseases.

Avoid Anonymous Bareback Encounters.

Consider having a regular sexual partner that you can trust (and that trusts you) who gets tested regularly to minimize exposure to STIs.

Self-Monitor your Body.

If you notice any new bumps, rashes or get sick for apparently no reason, do not just ignore these symptoms, contact your doctor and let them know your body is changing and that you have been practicing bareback sex. You are the only person who REALLY knows your body, make sure it stays in optimal health by checking yourself regularly and getting medical advice when something changes.

Try to Avoid Using Poppers During Bareback Sex.

Poppers (although exciting to use for many during bareback sex) dilate a person’s blood vessels in the rectum, this in turn increases blood exposure during anal sex, especially during ‘rough’ sex or when practicing ‘fisting’ followed by bareback intercourse.

Abstain if you think you may have an STI.

While getting an STI is serious, thankfully it isn’t as serious as it once was and most STIs can be treated with a course of medications. During this time abstain from sex with others until you have been given the ‘all clear’ by your medical professional. Spreading STIs around your community is not something you want to be ‘known for’.

During Bareback Sex use lots of Lube.

Using lube effectively during bareback sex can significantly reduce the amount of friction thus minimizing the number of micro-tears in the sensitive tissue in your rectum. Tears allow pathogens access to a person’s bloodstream.

Bareback Sex Tips.

Get Vaccinated for Common STIs.

There are several vaccinations available for a range of STIs such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) that can be taken to avoid contracting these sexually transmitted diseases.