Without doubt the most effective thing you can do to stay safe is to use a condom for forms of penetrative sex. Most swingers use condoms, most expect their use, and some demand them.
Condom technology is getting better and innovations such as Durex Easy On have made them easier to use, more comfortable, and a whole lot more sensitive. If you aren’t used to condoms and you don’t get along with a particular brand try a different one – there are hundreds of them out there. Our personal favourites ? Durex Featherlite and Durex Avanti which is made of polyurethane rather than Latex.
Obviously, you should use a new condom for each new partner. Don’t wear the same one all night! If you are going to be switching between vaginal and anal intercourse you should also use a new condom (not doing this can lead to vaginal infections!). If you are going to use fingers inside your partner don’t put an “anus” finger inside the vagina unless you’ve washed your hands in hot soapy water.
