Use a condom
There are lots of sex industry businesses which allow you to use condoms if a customer is infected or if he has phimosis (where his foreskin doesn't fully retract) – there are also some stores where you are always allowed to decide whether to use a condom or not. If you're unsure, it's always safer to use a condom during oral sex. But it's not always easy to know what to say to a customer, so here are some suggestions from a SWASH survey.

■“It's store policy.”
You can say that you're just following your store's policy. To keep your customer from getting upset, be sure to communicate this with a smile and a cheerful manner. OR “Normally I could service you without a condom, but if there's any sign that a customer might be infected, we have to use a condom – sorry. You might be totally fine, but if one of us (employees) gets infected, the symptoms will take a while to show up and we might infect other customers… so please understand. If you're upset about it, please let the staff know.”

■“I'm worried about STDs.”
You can say that you're concerned about STDs. Rather than saying that you don't want to get sick, it's usually easier to tell the customer that you want to look out for him. OR You can say that it's better for both of you to have peace of mind – us workers are people too, after all. OR Put on the condom while saying “this way we can both sleep soundly tonight.”

■Put on the condom without breaking the mood
While touching or kissing his upper body, you can put the condom on the tip of his penis, and then use your mouth to put it on all the way. OR After asking permission, put the condom on with your mouth during oral sex. OR Put on the condom while kissing him. OR Put on the condom without him noticing while giving him oral sex. Don't go down on him until the condom is on.

■“I have an ulcer in my mouth.” “I'm going to the dentist today.”
Tell the customer that you have an ulcer in your mouth and use that as an excuse. OR Say that you're going to the dentist today so please use this condom.

■“My store will support me if you refuse.”
Cheerfully but firmly tell the customer that the store will be on your side if he doesn't wear a condom. If the customer still refuses, give him his money back and let him leave the store. OR Talk to him frankly. If he still doesn't cooperate, call the staff (“boy”) and have him explain the rules to the customer.


When you can't use a condom…

●Avoid areas that are red or have a rash on them, warts, and open wounds – don't put these in your

●Focus on the shaft of the penis or the balls
Try to especially avoid the area around the opening of the penis and any pre-cum (pre-ejaculate). There are lots of pathogens for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in the pre-cum.

●Use a lot of spit while performing oral sex
Perform oral sex with lots of saliva – this will help to rinse the pathogens out of your mouth. It will also feel good for the customer.

●Don't let him climax (“cum”) in your mouth
If the customer's semen touches the inside of your mouth – and your tonsils in particular – the risk of becoming infected increases. If he does cum inside your mouth, catch the semen with the back of your tongue so that it doesn't reach your throat. Or, use your hands or your hair to block his view and then catch the semen in the side of your mouth (in your cheeks).

●When you have a mouth ulcer
If you have an ulcer in your mouth, apply either a “Mouth Ulcer Patch Taishou A” or “After Touch” patch to the affected area

●While doing sumata (dry-humping), use your thighs as much as possible
Use your thighs while doing sumata so that your genital area touches the customer's genitals as little as possible.

●Wash both his genitals and yours after servicing him
Don't scrub too roughly, or the customer might get offended. Wash him gently using lukewarm water and, if you have them on-hand, a soap with collagen in it or baby shampoo. Urinating will also help to flush out the pathogens from your urethra.

●Also:
When you have a cavity, you're at a greater risk of catching a periodontal disease from a customer when kissing. You'll be able to smell it.
For anal sex or rimming, stimulate the anal area as much as possible, and use condoms and/or finger condoms. If the customer insists that you lick his anus, try to use a condom on your tongue or a dental dam .