Steamy movie scenes have a reputation for making adventurous sex acts seem like a good idea.
Think 50 Shades Darker, in which Hollywood star Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson get into a fight while being doused with water in the shower.
But now thousands of people have taken to social media to warn the wise men against engaging in adventurous sex adventures, revealing intimate acts they would never do again.
An online forum on the social media site Reddit called “what’s something sexual you’ll NEVER do again?” has attracted more than 40 million members, with some saying their risky sexual practices have led to serious health problems.
Three adventurous habits have emerged as the most dangerous, with one practiced by half of British adults, according to research.
Elsewhere on the Internet, others have also told of how they suffered back pain, bruises, sprained ankles and even nosebleeds when they attempted ‘movie sex’ in the bathroom.
Forum users openly shared their intimate mishaps, naming sex in the shower, on the beach and even in the woods as among the three acts they would most often never explore.
The majority of commenters felt that there should be a health warning for shower sex, with many recalling times when they nearly passed out during sex.
“Bent over shower sex made me dizzy, like I was going to pass out,” one person wrote, while another said, “I ACTUALLY passed out during shower sex. Never again.”
Others said the lack of space poses a health risk, with one user claiming he broke his ribs while having sex in the shower and hit his head on a ceramic board.
It’s no wonder that you may feel dizzy or even faint when you take a shower.
Vasovagal syncope, the most common form of fainting, occurs when your blood pressure suddenly drops, the brain is temporarily deprived of oxygen, causing the person to become unconscious.
It occurs when the vagus nerve, which regulates heart rate and blood vessel constriction, temporarily loses its normal regulation due to overstimulation.
This causes the blood vessels to dilate, your blood pressure to drop and your heart rate may also slow down or even stop for a few seconds.
There are many factors that can cause this type of fainting, for example after an orgasm, when you lie down or feel a surge of emotions that increase the risk of overstimulation of the vagus nerve.
Drug use during sex may also play a role.
Although it is rarely a fatal condition, it is advisable to seek medical attention if it occurs frequently.
Regular shower sex can also irritate the genitals as it washes away the natural lubrication, increasing the chance of transmitting infections.
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Experts have long warned that Semen, vaginal fluids and other bodily fluids cannot be completely washed away, which can expose you to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) while showering.
Elsewhere on the forum, others have reported back pain, bruises, sprained ankles and even nosebleeds when they attempted ‘movie sex’ in the bathroom.
Users also warned on Reddit about beach sex. “It’s gross and rough and annoying and it gets everywhere,” one account wrote.
A second added: ‘There is also an extremely high risk of a urinary tract infection.’
Although urinary tract infections occur year-round, research shows that women are more likely to suffer from them during the summer months.
Experts have proposed it is like that because Bacteria thrive in warm, moist environments, such as in swimwear.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, beach sand can also contain 100 times as much fecal bacteria as seawater. Environmental science and technology.
Next on the list was sex in the woods, because of the injuries you can get to your skin from rolling through branches and nettles.
One user reported having to go to the hospital after having sex outdoors.
‘Sex in the woods in the dark… the worst experience I’ve ever had. We ended up on the ground… the next morning I had blisters on the sides of the eggs on my knees and forearms from POISON OAK…. I had to go to the hospital it was so bad.’
Another responded: “This sounds like my experience with it.”
“It’s the worst. I had scabs the size of eggs after the rash and ridiculously thick. I literally had scars for years.”
When in contact with the skin, the oil from the sap of poisonous plants, including poison ivy, can cause an allergic reaction such as a red rash, swelling and itching.
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, in “severe cases” or if the rash is on the face or genitals, you should seek professional medical attention.
Public sex is not an uncommon practice: About 43 percent of participants in a 2015 U.S. probability survey said it was a lifelong sexual behavior.
In the UK, that figure is two-thirds, according to a 2022 poll.
Sexual health and well-being are crucial and often overlooked aspects of living a good life.
But recent trends show that prudish Brits aren’t having as much sex as they used to.
According to a survey of 2,000 adults by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) earlier this year, men and women play an average of just 46 times a year, or once every eight days.
Millennials aged 25 to 34 reported having sex most often, with nearly three in 10 (29 percent) having sex more than once a week, compared to 26 percent among 35 to 44 year-olds and 24 percent in those aged 18 to 24.