Now that people are getting vaccinated and the world is inching closer to what doctors refer to as herd immunity, we’re finally on our way back to normalcy. Suddenly, the fantasy of just being able to go out to dinner quickly gives way to new fantasies of who you’d like to go to dinner with and what you’d like to do after the meal is finished!
As we adjust to what this new normal will look like, it’s important to remember to play it safe. Yes, we can finally start hooking up again, and that’s an exciting prospect in and of itself. But following these simple safety tips will go a long way toward ensuring everything stays open, so you can keep filling your dating calendar up with hot dating prospects.
1 Get Vaccinated ASAP
This tip may be considered controversial to some. Still, doctors and epidemiologists agree that getting your shot is essential for your health and the safety of everyone else you come in contact with going forward. You can’t get any closer than when you’re in bed with someone, so after you find that special someone, it’s essential to keep them safe by getting your jab.
2 Make Sure You and Your Partners Have No Symptoms
If you have a fever or other symptoms… stay home. Yes, it may be inconvenient to bail on a potential date at the last minute, but it’s always better to be safe than sorry. Staying home, calling ahead, and saying you don’t feel well shows that you respect your partner, which is very sexy. Any savvy dating enthusiast will be glad you asked for a raincheck, and if you’re in the lifestyle, that could also get you some positive word of mouth on the dating scene.
3 Standard Safety Precautions Still Apply
While we’re all trying to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we still need to practice all the traditional safe dating techniques we used before the pandemic existed. It’s fun to meet a total stranger for sex, but there are safer ways to do it, and you should keep that in mind. For example, make sure you get to know the person online first, have your first meeting in a public place, use the buddy system… and keep yourself safe in general.
4 Meet Somewhere Public
There was a valid reason to say, “why don’t we just meet at my place,” during the pandemic, but in general, that can lead to some pretty dangerous situations. Even if it’s more complicated, it’s crucial to find a safe and comfortable public place for your initial meeting. Restaurants are open at limited capacity, and parks and beaches have small crowds, but it’s still a lot safer to meet there the first time than in a totally secluded spot.
5 Let People Know Where You Are And Who You’re With
Even if you’re getting busy on the down-low and don’t want your spouse or someone else to know what you’re up to, pick a trusted friend and make sure they know you are safe. Tell them who you’re meeting, share their online dating profile, and any other details you can. That way, if anything does go sideways, you have someone flying alongside as your wingman.
6 Have a Check-In Buddy On Call
It’s helpful to arrange a check-in call before your date. For example, let’s say I’m off to meet some hunk at around 8PM tonight. I might tell my girlfriend Liza that his name is Tony, and we’re going for a hike on a public trail, then back to his place because I have a thing for Latino men with blue eyes. I’d also tell Liza that I will call her at exactly 9:15 and set my phone alarm to go off at that time. That way, if she doesn’t hear from me, she knows something is up with Tony. If she does hear from me, I can give her a coded message that everything is all good and call her later to brag about all the details of what went down once I get back home.
7 Using Protection May Matter Even More
So far, there haven’t been any studies regarding COVID and STIs or other health conditions that may be impacted somehow. That makes the always-true statement that you should be using condoms even more critical. It’s easy to suit up in latex before you get between the sheets, so do it!
8 Communicate Honestly
Open, clear communication about your health is now easier than ever to talk about. If your date asks if you’ve been vaccinated, that opens the door for a conversation about anything else you should know about healthwise. Your partner may tell you to go easy on them because they have back issues, or you could get a more important backstory about anything from HPV to HEP-C or whatever else. Healthy sex isn’t just about COVID, but it can definitely be the conversation starter to chat about healthy sex!
Your Health & Safety Are What Matters Most
Yeah, it doesn’t sound all that sexy to hand out safety tips like some kind of XXX crossing guard, but the fact is the safer you play, the more you can play. Avoiding illnesses, making sure you and your partners have a great time, and coming home with a smile on your face all means you can continue to set up more fun conquests. Why risk any of that for a single night of danger that may sour your entire dating life or worse. As a community, we really do care.
What I mean by that is, everyone involved with Adult FriendFinder is a dating enthusiast who values your health and safety most of all. The people you meet here probably want to have sex with you, but they definitely want to do it in a fun, exciting, safe, and healthy way for everyone involved.
A hookup of mine recently said, “if you can successfully plan an orgy with 15 people before Covid, you definitely have what it takes to make sure the people you’re having sex with are healthy and safe when you’re done banging.” I always did like his way with words. Now I gotta jet, so I’m not late for my next date. Hope to see you online soon!
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