Talk openly with your partner about consent, boundaries, and expectations
Make sure both people are willing, comfortable, and of legal age
Choose a private, safe, and uninterrupted place
Practice good hygiene and wash hands and genitals beforehand
Use protection such as condoms to reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs
Use lubricant if needed to reduce friction and discomfort
Start with kissing, touching, and other forms of foreplay if desired
Communicate throughout and check in about comfort and consent
Go slowly and stop if either person feels pain, pressure, or discomfort
Adjust positions and pace to what feels comfortable for both people
Afterward, clean up, dispose of protection properly, and check in with each other