Talk openly with your partner about consent, boundaries, and contraception
Make sure both people are of legal age and fully consenting
Choose a private, comfortable, and safe place
Use protection such as condoms to reduce the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections
Use lubricant if needed to reduce discomfort
Go slowly and check in with each other throughout
Stop immediately if either person feels pain, pressure, or wants to stop
Afterward, clean up and dispose of used protection properly
Consider getting tested for sexually transmitted infections if relevant