Talk openly with your partner about boundaries, consent, and preferences
Make sure both people clearly agree and are comfortable
Choose a private, safe, and legal setting
Practice good hygiene before intimacy
Use protection to reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Go slowly and check in with your partner often
Stop immediately if either person feels uncomfortable or wants to stop
Respect each other’s boundaries at all times
Communicate about what feels good and what does not
Afterward, be caring and check in emotionally and physically