Barbie's Ultimate Guide to Sexual Health Checks: Protect Yourself, Your Clients, and Your Career

When it comes to maintaining a long-lasting and successful career in the adult industry, one of the most important aspects to prioritize is sexual health. Ensuring the health of both yourself and your clients not only keeps you safe but also helps ensure the integrity of your work. Today, let's dive into the essentials of performing a sexual health check-whether you're a seasoned professional or a newbie-and why this is crucial practice for all involved. 

Why Sexual Heath Checks Matter 

First lets address the elephant in the room: every professional has their own approach to sexual health checks. While opinions my vary slightly between providers, the underlying goal remains-thoroughness is the key. As with any industry, your health is the foundation of your career. Keeping yourself healthy means you can continue working at your best, while keeping both you and your clients safe.

And let's be clear on one thing-anyone asking for “natural anything” is a big red flag (and in my opinion deserves a smack in the face, joking, only a little). We'll dive deeper into that shortly. 

The Start of Every Booking: Setting the Tone for Safety​

From my personal experience, the beginning of each booking is all about setting clear boundaries. For the first time clients, I always emphasise that the start might feel awkward, but it's necessary. The sooner we get through the health check, the sooner we can enjoy the rest of the experience. Compliance in key here the less resistance I face the shorter the awkwardness. 
 

Now let's break down exactly what that health check looks like and why it's so important. 

Step 1: Visual Inspection​

The first thing I do when a booking begins is request the client to bring their penis over to me, under the light. Why? Because I need to catch any potential infections before they’ve had a chance to urinate or clean themselves. This allows me to observe any unusual discharge that could indicate an infection. And for any chance I was lucky enough to get a man reading this, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE start checking yourself - need help? Please refer to: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/illnesses-conditions/sexual-reproductive-health/genital-self-examination

What I look for?

• Clear discharge: Not immediately concerning, though I’ll keep monitoring it.
• Colored discharge (yellow, green, etc.): This is a major red flag. If the discharge is anything other than clear, it could indicate a bacterial infection. In these cases, I’ll stop the check (and get a second if required by your management team) and suggest they see a healthcare professional (in other words, this is a fail).

Step 2: Hygiene Check​

Next, I carefully pull back the foreskin to check under the head of the penis. Smegma, or “dick cheese,” can build up here if proper hygiene is neglected. This isn’t an automatic fail, but it’s definitely a chance to give a lecture on hygiene practices.

If I smell anything unusual—like a yeast infection, or the same scent as thrush in women—then that’s a sign of an infection, and we need to address it (again, a fail). Proper showering and cleaning under the foreskin are essential practices for preventing these issues.

Step 3: The Full Body Check​

Now I perform a full body inspection 

• Penis shaft: I check for any bumps, sores, or redness.
• Testicles: I make sure there are no lumps or unusual growths.
• Inner thighs and anus: These areas need to be free from sores, warts, or any signs of irritation.

Remember, any broken skin—even if caused by shaving—automatically disqualifies a person for that day. Broken skin, no matter how minor, increases the risk of transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and blood-borne diseases. If a client has a sore that can be covered with a bandaid, that’s fine, but it’s not worth the risk of unprotected contact.

If you are unsure what you are looking for or what is a normal vs not normal bump, refer to the Red Book here.

 

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Step 4: The Importance of Regular Checkups​

I want to address the men reading this—regular sexual health checkups are non-negotiable. Many of you aren’t aware of how often you need to get tested, but it’s crucial for both your safety and the safety of others. If you’re sexually active, especially with multiple partners or without protection, you should get a sexual health check every 6 to 12 months.

For those of us working in the adult industry, every 3 months is the recommended frequency for tests, especially for those engaging in higher-risk activities (such as unprotected sex). This is the same for men who have sex with men (MSM).

One important point: there are window periods before STIs or blood-borne infections show up in tests. For example, HIV can take up to 6 months to show up positive on a test (https://sti.guidelines.org.au/standard-asymptomatic-checkup/), so don’t assume that you’re in the clear right after a risky encounter. For more information, visit this Australian Health government page.
 

Takeaway: Prevention is Key​

In the adult industry, your sexual health is just as important as your physical health, and it’s your responsibility to stay on top of it. Don’t skip your health checks—they’re not only about protecting yourself but also about protecting your clients and maintaining a long-lasting career. Regular checkups, proper hygiene, and a thorough health inspection before each session are just the beginning of how we can all stay safe and thrive in our work.

Stay safe, stay healthy, and always prioritize your sexual health!

You can also read Barbie's Top Tips to Stop Clients Misbehaving in the Room and Pushing Boundaries

Written by Barbie Beach Babe 

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