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: I mean, there are so many hot, iconic movie scenes that involve sex in water. And it’s not just a made-for-screens thing—sex in the water can be something to check off your sex bucket list IRL too, says sex therapist and doctor of health science Debra Laino. The big perk, Laino says, is the buoyancy water gives you. That allows you and your partner to try out different moves that might be tricky to pull off on dry land. There’s also the novelty of getting busy someplace other than your bedroom. “ Sex in the water can also be a bit risqué if it's in a public place, and it can certainly break the routine, even if it's just taking a bath together ,” Laino says. And because you’re mixing things up when you’re getting it on in water, that can make your bond deeper, too, she adds. Of course, water sex is a little different than just getting down on your bed, and it can take some maneuvering to make it as pleasurable as possible. “ If you're in a tub, pool, or hot tub, be sure to lean on something so you do not submerge or lose your balance,” Laino says. You’ll also want to start with a lot of foreplay, since lubrication tends to wash off in water. “