Anyone ever try using dental dam?
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I have, for sure. And no, it wasn't awful.
I would suggest that you experiment before hand with various types of NON-LUBRICATED condoms (the lube on lubricated condoms tastes gross). You can even find flavoured non-lubed condoms. So, pick a flavour!
Definitely apply lubricant to the side of the dental dam that will be in contact with the genitals (vagina or anus) to make it more pleasurable for your partner.
Some people opt to use NON-MICROWAVEABLE saran/plastic wrap -- the microwaveable ones have small pores. While there has not been much research in this area, there has been one study that I am aware of. It was with "Glad Saran Wrap" (non-microwaveable, of course) and showed that it did prevent transmission of HSV-1 and HSV-2.
But it is important to remember that plastic wrap is not subject to the rigoruous production standards that condoms are. Some people complain that dental dams made from condoms are too small and awkward and prefer plastic wrap, but they are taking more of a risk. Bottom line, it is better to use a latex/polyurethane condom made into a dental dam (or buy actual dental dams.dentists offices use them...mine calls them "plastic raincoats"!) to prevent STIs, but if you don't have one, non-microwavebale plastic wrap is better than nothing (and try to use Glad, as it has been tested, albeit in a small study).
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