Five pages late into the conversation... been busy doing other things and just seeing this. Wow.
Girl on Girl wrassling match between Aries & Red to resolve this would be epic.
BTW - I'd also like to see the body fluid law link here. No doubt kissing can pass germs. So can breathing, sneezing, touching doorknobs, eating food, drinking from a cup that might not be sterilized, stepping on a nail, getting something in your eye, etc. Life is germy.
Everyone has a different level of sensitivity to paranoia about germs. It's a very personal call to make to keep yourself within your comfort zone. I have a cherished client who washes himself and me frequently throughout our parties. It's sweet and sexy but I also know it's important to keep him comfy regarding our sexual hygiene. I recently had a walk-in client that got walked by every girl in both our brothels (including me) because he kept insisting on negotiating no condom. He did come back to me & bought a party even though I wouldn't budge on that issue. That's when I found out he was a germophobe & was just verifying that we really, absolutely wouldn't have sex without a condom. He freaked when I tried to give him a DC as he didn't want me to even touch it. He freaked during penetration because he imagined the condom broke (it didn't). He wouldn't even let me wash him with one of our fresh wash cloths afterwards - instead insisting on using TP to clean himself up. Frankly - as long as we are playing within the law and everyone is getting what they want - I don't mind adapting to play within the comfort zone of my partner. I respect everyone's differences.
As far as what constitutes sexual contact - I have learned that pretty much everything is sex. For a foot fetishist - a foot massage is sex. Should I wear a latex sock for that? There's a fetish for every body part and all kinds of crazy variations of activities - many that don't involve what the judeo christian mainstream would consider to be "genitalia". There has to come a point when common sense in abiding by the spirit of the law has to kick-in.
Aries makes an interesting point regarding Hep shots. I've had mine, too. Some of the younger ladies also have the HPV vaccinations. These are valid forms of protection as well & not required by law so, when a lady has gone to the effort to get these, it tells you about her desire to take safety precautions. Also having antiseptic mouthwash, antibacterial soap, and other amenities (also not required by law) in her room is another indication of a lady's habits and attention to health.