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Hepatitis C and douching

There has been a marked increase in Hepatitis C (Hep C) among gay men, which raises additional issues if you are already living with HIV. Fucking, fisting, and sharing douche kits, dildos and snorting straws can all put you at risk of catching Hep C, HIV and other STIs. You reduce risks by:

• Using condoms for fucking or getting fucked
• Using sterile syringes and needles when slamming
• Using sterile syringes for booty bumps
• Using latex or non-latex gloves when fisting or getting fisted
• Using your own supply of lube and not sharing
• Using a new condom on dildos every time they are used
• Using your own straw when snorting drugs

Disinfecting douche heads
Keeping douche heads and douche kit clean is an important part of reducing risks, especially at sex parties where they may be shared. Use a commercially available sex toy cleaner, or you can make up your own solution of 1 part thin bleach to 10 parts water. Make sure you clean and rinse the douche head well before each arse.

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