Hooking up with a stranger can be sexy, but can also be risky. Here are some tips to help manage your personal safety:
- Bring your own condoms and lube
- Carry a cellphone
- Decide what you consider safe ahead of time
- Make your interests and boundaries known beforehand
- Trust your instinct. Back up if your hookup is acting differently than expected
- Don’t be afraid to say no and leave at any point
- If you are drinking, do not leave your drink unattended
- Tell a trusted contact where you are going and how long you expect to be gone
- Be aware of your surroundings. It is safest to initially meet in a public place
