5 Sexy Ideas That Could Backfire In Your Sex Life

Before you send a "sext" message, pose for a sexy photo, or have a threesome, stop to consider the possible long-term consequences. Proceed with caution and you'll be more likely to avoid doing something you'll regret!

Want to spice up your sex life? You might want to think about being more adventurous. But whether you are contemplating a sexy photo, a threesome, or having sex in a taboo setting that could risk a public viewing, you need to consider the risks involved.

Here are five sexy ideas that sound like they could be fun, but could backfire if you aren’t careful:

1. Sexting
Talking dirty can be a real turn-on, so you might be thinking about sending racy messages and photos by text — also known as "sexting." By some estimates, close to half of your friends might already be sending or receiving sexy messages on their smartphones. But before you join in, consider what might happen to that text after your recipient reads it. Even if you have deep trust for the person to whom you have sent your sext, think what might happen if they intentionally — or even accidentally — forward your message to others.

2. Engaging in a threesome
Otherwise known as a ménage a trois, sex between three people can be some of the most memorable and fun sex of your life. But there are some pitfalls to watch out for. For example, if two of the three participants are in a relationship already, it is important to talk ahead of time about what is off-limits. If you’re part of an existing relationship, you might consider setting some limits about what your partner can do with (or to) the third person. Threesomes can touch on hidden (or not so hidden) discomfort related to homoerotic experiences, as inevitably, at least two of the three participants will be of the same gender. It’s better to consider this ahead of time, rather than living with regret in the morning.

3. Making a sex tape
If you decide to go ahead and make a sex tape, be sure you have the only copy and be discreet with it. Whatever you do, don’t put it on the Internet. You might not be happy if it ends up on social media especially in the wrong hands. This is one of those sexy ideas that may come back to haunt you.

4. Having sex in the shower
While many sexy ideas backfire because of damage to your reputation or emotions, the primary worry with sex in the shower is safety. If you’re flexible enough for the confined space, avoid mishaps by having no-slip stickers on the bottom of the shower and well-anchored hand rails.

5. Posing in the nude
Sexy photos can be tasteful treasures between committed partners (there is even a branch of lifestyle photography catering to this market), but you run the same risk here as with sexting and making a video: There is always the possibility that someone other than your intended will see the sexy photo. And no matter how excited you feel about this partner at the moment, one day this could be your ex and retrieving your photos might be difficult.

No sexy idea is truly out of the question, as long as you go into the situation fully aware of the risks and with a firm understanding of how to protect yourself both physically and emotionally.

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