All you have to do is watch a movie with a sexy hot tub sex scene to know that getting it on in a hot tub looks sexy AF. Personally, I see it as a hot, piping bowl of bacteria soup, just begging to make a home in every corner of my body, but I'm also the same person who thinks about all the bacteria being passed during kissing , so I'm hardly the most romantic sort. I'm sure there are more than a few who disagree me — and who really just wish I didn't put the thought of "bacteria soup" in their head. But when we're talking about hot tubs, especially public hot tubs where, we all have a pretty good idea as to what's going on in there. It's hard, even when thinking sexy thoughts, not to question the safety of having sex in a hot tub.

Skip navigation! Story from Sex. Hot tub sex is the stuff of fantasies… but that fantasy always ends before you wake up with a UTI. While the myth that you can catch an STI from dirty hot tub water is not true phew , having sex in a hot tub comes with a few health risks to keep in mind. First, there's the discomfort. Water washes away your natural vaginal lubrication.

Hot tubs are awesome, and I think we can all agree that some really, really wonderful things happen in them. Rest and relaxation, sexy topless parties, and obviously, sex. Lots and lots of extra hot sex. Oh, and sexy photo shoots with Olivia Munn in a jaw-dropping black one-piece. But sadly, every rose has its thorn.

According to pretty much every romantic movie ever, sex while submerged in steamy water is SO hot. It does, however, lead to an increased risk of urinary tract infections , weird rashes, and, conversely, some of the most strangely dry sex you could ever have. Luckily, there are workarounds! Oh and btw, if you wanna get the hottest sex positions, the wildest confessions, and the steamiest secrets straight to your inbox, Subscribe to our sex newsletter ASAP.