SEX ON THE BEACH: 6 ROMANCE MYTHS IN A FACT CHECK

Sex on the beach – pure romance, wild passion, a must on summer vacation and so popular that even a cocktail was named after this adventure. But is sex on the beach as wonderful in practice as it is in our imagination? We put the myth to the test. Is sex on the beach the perfect vacation scenario or are there nicer things you can do as a couple instead?

6 Myths About Sex On The Beach In A Fact Check

Myth 1: Sex On The Beach – A Delightful Prohibition

Sex on the beach or in public is not only undesirable, but forbidden. The fear of being caught is considered a special thrill. But in reality, getting caught having sex is simply embarrassing – and in some cases can even have serious consequences. If you are caught in Germany or a complaint is filed, you can expect a fine or even a prison sentence of up to one year. In other countries, an amorous adventure that is reported to the police can be even more expensive or threaten a long-term stay in prison. We don’t want to be a killjoy, but maybe in some vacation countries sex on the beach should rather be enjoyed in the form of a cocktail…

Thailand: fines & a re-entry ban looms

Spain: Fine up to €75,000 is possible

Greece & Italy: theoretically up to 2 years imprisonment

Malaysia: up to 20 years imprisonment & beating penalty for homosexual acts

Dubai: even intimate kissing in public can mean a prison sentence

In Canada, Bulgaria & Scandinavia you can get away with a warning

Myth 2: Sex On The Beach Is Romantic

Not necessarily. While the sound of the waves, togetherness and ideally an orange sky is a wonderfully romantic fantasy, the reality is often different. It is rare to find deserted stretches of beach just in time for sunset. In the vacation regions, this is precisely the time when most tourists take a leisurely stroll after dinner. If you do find a place where you can be undisturbed, annoying mosquitoes, chiggers and itchy bites can throw a spanner in the works – because the six-legged pests also love the twilight.

Let’s look at it objectively: You have to hurry so that you don’t get caught. There is hardly any time for intimate kisses, and instead of looking deep into each other’s eyes, you panic and look to the left and right to see if someone is passing by. If you lie directly on the shore – in your imagination your body is enveloped by warm surf – sand washes into all your orifices, salt water into your eyes, and it’s cold, too. Instead of making love under the starry sky, it’s probably more of a quick in-out with panic on the back of your neck. Those who have experienced it differently can consider themselves lucky…

Myth 3: Sex On The Beach Is Spontaneous.

Often, unfortunately, it is not. What looks so wild, passionate and spontaneous in love movies actually requires good preparation.

• Condoms: You need them if you want to have a romantic tryst on the shore with a new vacation flirt rather than with your steady partner! But who always has them ready in their swimming shorts?
• Blanket or other pad: the bigger the better! Without a pad, wild frolicking in the sand is anything but hot. Often the sand is damp and cold at night and sticks particularly strongly to the skin. You should also be careful not to get the sand in your eyes or ears, but especially not in your vagina. Even the smallest grains act like sandpaper and can cause unpleasant friction or even damage the condom.
• Surroundings: It’s best to scout out the area beforehand to find a cozy spot for your adventure. Wandering around for hours is not exactly conducive to pleasure. The best place is a cove surrounded by rocks or a stretch of beach with sunbeds or beach chairs that offer some privacy. Also good: your own beach shell.

Myth 4: Sex On The Beach – The Highlight Of A Vacation.

This assumption builds up unnecessary pressure. Of course, such a small adventure on the beach also brings new momentum into the bed routine, but if it is forced too much, there is an end to lust (ig). If the expectation of such a common experience is too great, the disappointment is pre-programmed. Of course you can keep this erotic plan in mind and put it into action if it comes up. If it doesn’t come up (the reasons for this are countless), however, there is no point in forcing it.

Desire is a delicate plant. If you put your partner under too much pressure with high expectations, it may well be that at the decisive moment only a lukewarm breeze blows instead of a storm of passion.

Myth 5: Sex In The Sea Is Harmless

False. Sex in the sea is often romanticized. As wonderful as the idea of water pearls on your skin and the feeling of weightlessness under your feet is – romantic lovemaking at and in the ocean has its pitfalls!

• Free Willy: Yes, you also have to use contraception when having sex in the water. Once the sperm have entered the vagina, no amount of salt water can kill them. If the sperm gets into the water without vaginal intercourse, pregnancy is unlikely. If you want to protect yourself from disease, condoms are the number one contraceptive – unfortunately, they are useless in water. They can slip off or become porous.
• Dangerous surf: In strong swells, it’s better not to be distracted by intimate kisses. You can quickly drift away from the shore or the current will pull the ground out from under your feet.
• Waterworld: Jellyfish can be extremely unpleasant contemporaries. Although touching a fire jellyfish is not always dangerous, it is very painful if you are “stung”. First aid: Wash the affected area with salt water and apply ammonia or vinegar. Then cool it.
• Curse of the Caribbean: Not only fish live in water, but also bacteria. Sex in water therefore always brings with it a risk of infection, because germs can get into the vagina. Especially women who are prone to fungal infections should be careful.
• Open Water: Water may be moist, but it is far from being a lubricant! On the contrary. Water washes away vaginal moisture, which can cause unpleasant friction. Rather make small, quiet movements or use lubricant.

Myth 6: Sex On The Beach Is Comfortable.

Not always. Warm, powdery fine sand is the ideal. But unfortunately, not every vacation takes us to the Caribbean, and the popular Mediterranean or Atlantic coasts are often full of stone and pebble beaches. Here you need a really thick towel or pad to lie comfortably and also dampen harder movements.

If you enjoy sex on the beach at midday, scorching heat can also become a problem. Not only does the sun burn on your head and skin – the sand also reaches hotplate temperatures. Therefore, sex positions with as little body and sand contact as possible are especially recommended – such as doggy style or standing up. Be sure to find something to lean against (a wall or a beach chair), otherwise it can get uncomfortable pretty quickly and the quick number become a feat of strength.

Alternatives To Sex On The Beach

Ok, sex on the beach is overrated. Don’t worry if you’ve never had any, if you “only” enjoyed yourself in bed on your last vacation, and if the upcoming vacation doesn’t promise much either. You have not missed the greatest sex of your life! If you claim that, you might be hiding the fact that you still found sand in all your orifices weeks later…

We have some tips for you, in which places you can experience great sex on vacation, which are just as hot, but far less stressful than the beach.

Hotel bed: Familiar lovemaking in a new setting: Enjoy the benefits of a comfortable, freshly made but still foreign bed. Break your own bedtime routine, for example, by trying new positions that the strange bed offers you – different height or a few bedposts to hold on to, perhaps?

Balcony or terrace: Outside, but not visible to everyone: The hotel balcony or the terrace in front of the apartment are ideal for sex under the stars, where you do not have to deal with angry law enforcement officers.

In the countryside: It doesn’t always have to be a sandy beach! A bike ride in the countryside or a hike through the mountains offers many opportunities to be undisturbed. The grass is soft, a small forest offers good privacy and on a mountain top there are not hundreds of tourists lying towel to towel.

Shower: Try the hotel shower together and enjoy yourselves without the danger of too high waves or strange animals. The shower is also the No. 1 sex spot for singles or couples staying in shared rooms at a hostel who want to enjoy some sexy downtime.

Sex on the Beach: And sometimes just the cocktail of the same name will do… Recipe: 4 cl vodka, 2 cl peach liqueur, 2 cl lemon juice, 4 cl orange juice, 2 cl cranberry juice and crushed ice – cheers!