Eric Sedletzky
Contributor
By doing primary donate I think the chances are you will get germs more than not get germs. Not all germs are bad but there will be body fluid exchange and I don’t think there is any way around this, at least as quickly as a donate should be done. It’s possible that any thick saliva will not completely dissolve and get rinsed away from the time it takes to swap the reg. Also, if you turn the reg down as you pass it, the inside of the reg will remain somewhat dry, therefore the exhaled air vapor buildup will be aspired by the recipient.For now, this is largely an academic question, as I cant dive for the time being (my county is on lockdown).
A few years back I swapped out my regs to a primary donate set-up. I had not done so previously, frankly, out of laziness, but finally decided the small amount of reduced risk was worth it. Also, I had never found an octo-holder that worked properly.
Should I go back? Are folks more worried about taking a reg from someones mouth now? I've never had to donate before, but we're talking about the weighing of small risks anyways.
I dont know whether the coronavirus can survive underwater the second it takes to donate. Nobody may know about this, since its a novel virus.
Speaking for myself, right now, I think I'd rather take the reg that wasnt in your mouth.
What do you all think?
If you’re worried about swapping spit with someone then go back to a standard octo. Something to think about. The only one I’m interested in swapping spit and breathing vapor with is my spouse.