Title: 8 Risks Of Underwater Sex - What To Know About Having Sex In Water
Headings: 8 Things You Should Really Know About Having Sex in Water
8 Things You Should Really Know About Having Sex in Water
Just, some things to consider before you hop in that hot tub.
1. You can get seriously dry down there.
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2. You could be setting yourself up for vaginal tearing.
3. You could get a UTI.
4. Your yeast infection risk can go up.
5. You’re at a higher risk for STIs.
6. Even digital penetration can be a risk.
7. Yup, you can still get pregnant.
8. Underwater sex isn't exactly sterile.

Content: Having sex in any body of water can increase your yeast infection risk, and chlorine in particular is tricky because it can irritate your vagina and disrupt the delicate pH down there. If your pH is disrupted, it can open you up for a yeast overgrowth, leading to an infection, Dr. Shepherd says. And that can leave you with vaginal itching, pain during sex, and abnormal discharge, according to the CDC. 5. You’re at a higher risk for STIs. . Sorry, but water doesn’t have magical STI-cleansing properties, unfortunately. Given that it’s kind of tricky to use protection underwater, and especially hard to use it properly, this is pretty problematic. Another important thing to keep in mind, per Dr. Wider: Friction from sex can cause those aforementioned vaginal tears—and that can up your risk of getting an STI, too.