Switching condoms between partners for intercourse just doesn't seem like enough to me.
What is a quick and good way of cleaning up between partners? One that doesn't entail running to the bathroom to wash with soap or nasty stinky chemical wipes?
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  • Why not just all take a shower before, or afterwards?
    Or use towels/hand sanitizer?
    • hmmm, see the thing is that I worry about the in-between parts. Somewhere in the middle of group sex, it becomes fun to switch partners. The old swinger logic is that switching condoms at that time is safe enough. However, in my experience, there's a lot of person-goo:) on areas not covered by a condom, but that still come into contact with the next person. That seems like a good way to transfer all sorts of things and I"d rather avoid it. I'm also looking for good strategies for Burning Man--so wipes seem a good idea, I just don't have any ideas of which ones would be most effective and least stinky and irritating.
      • Hand sanitizers are effective in killing bacteria as long as they contain 62% or more alcohol or isopropyl alcohol. See www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no03/05-0955.htm

        I'm not sure about viruses.

        If you are really adventurous you could use 110 proof or greater Tequila or other liquor of your choice. Remember "proof" relates to percent by 7:4. So 70 proof is only 40% alcohol. The good thing about this is you can have your next partner lick the excess off you. But it is an expensive choice.

        You can always just use the rubbing alcohol, as long as it is at least 62% isopropyl alcohol (or isopropanol), but don't lick or drink that. BTW both high proof liquor and high percent isopropanol are flammable. I have also considered using hydrogen peroxide as a cleansing agent.

        I would recommend that you and your partners consider using gloves if you are poking your fingers or hand in vaginas or anus, and change them when changing partners. I suspect that a friend's case of bladder infection after a recent party was due to fingers in more than one person. I like Black Dragon brand gloves. They are black color and often used by tattoo artist. Check about latex sensitivity with partners.

        BTW, if you want to PLAY at Burning Man, like who doesn't want to, you also got to deal with the playa dust. Playa dust is alkaline nasty stuff. I used baby wipes to do quick clean ups and I have access to a shower. I camp with Greeters and greet for several shifts during the week. Those that are Burner Virgin (first timers) are lucky enough to be greeted by me, and they do as I tell them will leave the greeter station with their entire naked body cover in playa dust. I know that is EVIL. Hey, someone has to do it!

        See you at the Playa,

        El Guajiro