Sex Safety & Comfort Checklist
A short practical list. Not exhaustive medical advice — just the things that prevent most avoidable bad experiences.
Before
- Clear consent — ongoing, not a one-time checkbox
- Protection if you need it (condoms, etc.) within reach and not expired
- Lube available
- Nails trimmed if using hands internally
- Any relevant health or boundary conversation already had
During
- Pain is a stop signal, not something to push through
- “Slow down,” “stop,” and “that hurts” are always valid
- Reapply lube when things start to drag or burn
- Check in if the other person goes quiet or tense in a way that does not look like pleasure
After
- Brief aftercare — water, contact, or space, depending on what both people need
- Urinating after sex can reduce UTI risk for some people
- Clean toys according to material before putting them away
