Preparing for a potential drug overdose. Stock up on Naloxone and fentanyl testing strips. If you're alone, experiment with using less to lower your risk of OD, and go slowly.
If you're using with others, try to go at different times and make an OD plan. Utilize the Never Use Alone Hotline: Canary is an overdose prevention app on your phone. It will send an alert to a friend if you become inactive. Safety Tips for sex workers. This is a harm reduction-based health guide for safer sex work in Philadelphia, with a focus on workers who offer full services in a variety of settings.
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It contains both educational material and information that might reduce the risks involved with prostitution. You can put one in and pre-lube it before leaving the house and working.
You can use an internal condom up to six hours after insertion. Internal condoms can be inserted in both the vagina and the anus. Brush your teeth, douche, or use enemas AFTER work, if at all, NOT before or between clients because tiny cuts or scrapes resulting from the douche, enema or toothbrush make you more vulnerable to diseases and infections. Be aware of your surroundings and when possible, pick your own settings. Negotiate prices and services outside of the car and before the date begins.
Get your money up front and keep it separate from the rest of your money until you leave the client. Check for broken door handles or locks before getting into the car. If using a hotel room, be aware of all exits. If possible, have them keep watch and walk you to and from your place of work.
