Considered Exciting, Sex In Water Can Actually Trigger Infections And Make Condoms Failed

Illustration of sex in water. (Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio)

JAKARTA - Having sex in the water, such as in a pool, a bath, or under a water shower is often considered a fun activity. In fact, sex in the water is not recommended by experts.

This is because in water sex can bring various risks to the health of the body. Quoted from Healthshots, here are several reasons that include risks if having sex in the water.

1. The appearance of pain

For women, vaginal lubrication is very important during sexual intercourse, so that sex feels fun and does not cause pain. However, if you do sex in the water, then when penetration is carried out, water will enter the vaginal area and clean the lubrication.

It will eventually cause pain or pain during or after penetration sex in the water. This can even lead to friction to small rips in the vagina.

"When swimming pool water or a bathtub cleans your natural lubricant, it can cause increased friction and potential small skin abrasions or micro rips," said obstetrician Amy Rokin.

2. The risk of infection increases

Intimate relationships carried out in water also increase the risk of infection. Such as a fungal infection which will worsen if sex is carried out in water.

In addition, the possibility of developing urinary tract infection (ISK) also increases if you do penetration sex in water. This is because stagnant water sources are not always hygienic, compared to running water.

3. Irritation

If you have sex in a swimming pool, it is likely that irritation will increase. This is because swimming pools usually contain chemicals such as chlorine.

These ingredients can cause irritation of the skin, including the vaginal and penis area. In the vagina there may be a change in the pH to become abnormal.

4. Making condoms ineffective

Chemicals in the water such as in swimming pools and their temperatures can weaken latex or condoms. This makes condoms ineffective, resulting in greater pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.