new sterile points
HOW DO YOU KNOW A POINT IS NEW AND CLEAN?
Okay, say you’ve hooked up and you and the person you’re partying with want to slam?
How do you know that the points available to you are brand spanking new and sterile?
Take a look at a point that still has its orange cap. IF AND ONLY IF the point is new you will see a small melted indentation where the orange cap meets the barrel. This melted spot, while really small and seemingly insignificant, should offer some resistance when you twist off the cap. If there’s no resistance, ditch the point and start with another one.
Truly boys, the best way to be sure that point is new and ready for you is to get your very own supply at a needle exchange! The folks there will gladly help you out, even if you’ve got no used points to drop off.