Ah, is there anything better than a sunny day at the beach? Maybe a sunny day at the beach, plus some hot sex? Yeah…that’s definitely better.
Of course, while the romantic roll-in-the-sand as waves wash over you scene may look steamy in movies, anyone who’s given it a go knows it’s not quite so cinematic IRL. You get sand in places you really never wanted sand to go, ocean waves suddenly feel more treacherous than alluring, and logistically, it’s challenging to pull off.
Not to mention, as Alyssa Dweck, M.D. and coauthor of V Is for Vagina, pointed out in a previous interview, sex on the beach can be a vaginal infection waiting to happen, when sand sneaks into your nether-regions. And, although getting busy in the ocean may seem like a clever call (no one can see what you’re doing under the water, right?), for the sake of your vagina, Dweck advises against this, too. Water washes away natural lubricants, which could potentially leading to micro-abrasions and UTIs. (No thank you!)
But that doesn’t mean ALL beach sex is unpleasant or unsafe—there are plenty of viable ways to get frisky. For starters, make sure you bring an extra large towel or beach chair to use as a barrier against any sand-in-vagina debacles (and an extra one for concealment). Plus, in some cases, standing positions can be great options, too.
Of course, it bares noting that public sex is illegal pretty much everywhere—so unless you’re on a private beach, well, proceed with caution.
Now that we got that out of the way: To cause some commotion in the ocean near…the ocean…give these positions a spin.
Granted, this isn’t exactly the most subtle position, even with a towel covering. So reserve this position for a nighttime sex sesh, or when the beach is totally empty.
Have your partner sit down, then back up onto him, sitting between his legs. Drape a towel or blanket over the two of you for ultimate privacy. Bonus: Ask him to sneak his hand inside the blanket for a little clitoris-stimulation.
With a towel covering your bodies (at least the lower half) lie on your sides facing the same direction. Bend your knees and push your butt back toward your partner, for easier access to your vagina and clit.
This variation on spoon is another great option for sex on the sand. It’s a little more romantic, since you get to face each other—plus it’ll be easier to spot any incoming beachgoers.
