You are probably wondering why in the holy hell I am writing a post about this face mask stuff, but there is a method to my madness. Note that this speaks most specifically to surgical face masks and commercially made cloth masks, not to homemade masks as much.
Face Masks In Real Time
Yesterday, my niece told me about how restaurants are now opening up where she lives in the US Southwest. She ordered food for her family and was picking it up to take back home. This was the first time she set foot in a restaurant in over 6 weeks and she was quite uncomfortable being out, but thought she would stand far from others and watch. She was also wearing her face mask.
What she saw horrified her.
All but 2 people in the restaurant were wearing their masks incorrectly. And worse. Many had the masks below their noses.
Cover your nose, too!
That is not proper and does not protect either you or others around you.
No One Likes Wearing Face Masks
But, they are crucial right now. Not only to protect you, but to protect others in case you have the Coronavirus and are asymptomatic. We all need to take care of each other right now! You never know who around you is vulnerable… pregnant women, the mom next door, your own children. We need to watch out and treat each other kindly.
So, because we need to wear them, we should be wearing them correctly.
Back to the Restaurant
My niece was horrified when she saw the servers removing their masks when they went to take the people’s orders, replacing them when they walked away. Then, when serving the dinners, took the mask off again!
And they were removing them like this:
TOUCHING THE PART WITH ALL THE PARTICLES ON IT!
Serving, without gloves and the mask down around their neck after touching the thing over and over again.
THIS DOES NOT HELP THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE!
Even if you are more lenient with folks around you, a server who is in contact with dozens of people an hour really are a risk you should not have to endure. Watch the server’s actions before you sit down to eat in a restaurant.
What I Learned About Face/Surgical Masks
In researching this, I learned why surgical face masks are put on a certain way.
The face mask should be put on with the WHITE side on the inside next to your mouth. The COLORED side facing out.
You see, the coloured outer layers are water-repellent, to prevent any bodily fluids (for example, sweat, blood or mucus) from being absorbed into the surgical mask.
Conversely, the white layer absorbs many of the secretions that we release from our respiratory system.
Wearing the surgical mask the wrong way around would not only increase discomfort but could also reduce its effectiveness.
Do You Wear Glasses?
One of the major complaints about wearing a mask comes from folks like me who wear glasses. They fog up with each exhalation and damn, that is inconvenient!
It seems the best way to keep your glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask is to wash your glasses with soap and water before putting them on. Wash them and then dry them with a soft cloth or let them air dry. The soap puts a sheer coat on the lenses that repel the condensation.
If you look in the picture above, you can see how the glasses are over the mask, that is a great way to see while wearing one, too. And if you have a surgical face mask with a bendy part near the top of the mask, you can mold it to your nose. Even homemade masks can have a pipe cleaner or a bread twist tie sewn into the hem allowing you to bend it across your nose.
How to Remove the Mask
So that you do not touch the germs/virus particles, you do not pull the mask off from the front, but like this:
Use the ear loops to remove the mask.
When you have finished wearing a disposable mask, please put it in the trash, not throw it down on the ground.
An Overview
And Just to Bring Some Kink In
Wow …we really need to tell how to wear a mask,.but I do think you’re correct to help….just hard to believe?? I’d rather hear your directions on how to???????oh well..?
I’ll get there!
I like to give ALL kinds of information here. 🙂
Sex next!
That last image… combine that with a mask and you’ve got a great way to have some very discreet public kink!
I stopped off at the local Asian mega-mart today, and all but two people were wearing masks! Unlike the more mainstream markets, where I’m often the only person wearing a mask at all…
Face masks keep us all safer, by preventing and reducing the spread of illness.
If you’ve got a cloth mask, you should wash it after every outing, too! Just like you wash your delicates in the bathroom sink: cool water, a touch of gentle soap, and agitate, rinse, pat out excess, and then either lay flat to dry, or hang outside in strong sunlight! (I don’t necessarily recommend sunlight for your panties, but then I do like to give the neighbors a thrill sometimes…)
Bless you, Ms. Harper for sharing how we treat the cloth masks. For those that do not know, Ms. Harper has been making masks like an assembly line and giving the to those in need. She is a wondrous gift to LDW and her community.
A public shout out to your kindness! (I initially wrote PUBIC… haha!)
I’ll take a pubic shout out, too!
My serger and sewing machine have been going non-stop! Makes me glad I bought a big bottle of machine oil before all this started. Just remember, all things that create friction need lube! rofl
xoxo
That was hilarious, Harper… and you are right, though.
Again, thank you a million trillion times for your love and gifts to us all.
thanks for the useful info!
You are most welcome, princessa. 🙂 (Had to say it in Spanish… hope you don’t mind)
Thanks for this Ms D!
You’re right so many new things to learn!
Thank you so much, Ms. Erika!
And I am still learning, too. 🙂
You know Ms. Daphne, even though this topic isn’t the super naughty kink we love to get from You on Your blog, i know this topic choice is yet another indication of the expanse of Your heart and how much You truly care for those of us in Your fandom. Thanks for caring so much and loving us all.
What a kind and loving thing to say, kneel!
I am glad you hear the message I was trying to share. Thank you.
Yeah there are some real dumb-holes out there. There is sooooo much information well, EVERYWHERE how does anyone get it wrong?!!! I am equally amazed how many masks and gloves I see on the ground. Is it that hard to carry a plastic bag to put them in?
As far as glasses go another tip is to use Rain-X, the stuff you use for the interior of car windshields to prevent fogging of windows, works great.
Ok, I must end the same way you did and throw the kink in there, its my duty just like it is yours ; )
If you can’t find your mask, use panties. Trust me people will keep their distance! Probably MORE than the required six feet!
D,
What a great reminder about Rain-X! I had forgotten that!!! Thank you!
And the panties… yeah, baby. That would definitely keep some people farrrrrr from you. But I am willing to be some guys would sneak up and want to sniff, too. laughing
You are awesome, thank you!
With salons/massages opening up finally she said I have to wear mask which I will as it’s her business and must respect that. She said she’s excited about having me try on dress but with mask I won’t be able to wear my lipstick nor makeup as it will cover my face. Thinking I’ll just wear one of my wigs/bra/breast forms.
I think those are great options. And know that ALL of us girls are unable to wear our pretty lipsticks out, too… you are just one of the girls, hon.
And that is a GREAT thing, right?
It is Ms Daphne!!! And yes I really am one of the girls now!!! Especially after what Ms Alyssa /Ms Erika did to me yesterday.
On real life scale I’ll do what you told me in letting her lead and my self doing whatever she’s wants and asks of me. I really am cuckold cream puff girl as it’s best and needed for me. Women really are powerful and sexy to say no to. It’s time to embrace and accept this as it’s who I am and become.
I am so happy you had a good session yesterday! How exciting!
And you are doing a great job accepting your cream puff self. 🙂