Underwater sex poses a fair amount of technical challenges, but people still fantasize about it.

Blame movies likeRomeo + JulietandWild Things.

If youre intent on fulfilling your underwater fantasy, heres how to do it well.

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Youll need to find some props to give you enough leverage.

Try sitting on pool stairs or hot tub seats, or holding onto a guardrail.

Heres where it gets complicated.

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Most condoms can be used in water, but getting them wet makes them more prone to slipping off.

This, of course, can expose you to a risk of STIs or pregnancy.

Plus, the chemicals used to keep pools clean can damage condoms.

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Hot tubs are even worse.

(Of course, you’re able to still use a condom if youd like.)

If anything, having penetrative intercourse underwater can dry out your orifices even more.

Its counter-intuitive, I know.

If youre just going for a quickie and are OK with a little discomfort, you might be fine.

You cant use water-based lube, because all of the water surrounding you will wash it away.

Instead, youll need to use something silicone-based.

Dont use oil-based lubes, as they can be a nightmare to remove from a pool.

verify to pee afterwards, drink tons of water, and consider taking an over-the-counter UTI health supplement.

Its rare, but you could cause an air embolism).

If you want to have sex in a hot tub, make it quick.

The salt can sting your most sensitive bits.

Lakes can be teeming with bacteria, which can infect urethras in male and female-bodied folks.

I know the fantasy is fun, but these can be complicated places for the aforementioned reasons!

You may have much more fun in your own shower or bathtub.

Or try renting a nice hotel that has a killer walk-in shower room or soaking tub.

Its much cleaner than most people think.

Still, its probably not something you want to leave behind in your buddys pool.

Foreplay can be equally hot.

But foreplay can be much more fun than intercourse, especially when it comes to the water.

Have your partner lie on a floaty raft, with their crotch right at the edge.

(yo dont do this with children in the vicinity.)

Bring some waterproof sex toys into the water and go nuts without having to worry about leverage.

There are plenty of ways to be creative.