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Doctor warns against popular 'messy' sex act that spikes your risk of nasty infections

Experts have warned that doing the deed in the second most comfortable place in the house could result in a host of nasty infections.

Source: Cubes | 

04.12.2024, 16:26

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Bad news for those who like to take intimate acts outside of the bedroom.

Experts have warned that doing the deed in the second most comfortable place in the house could result in a host of nasty infections.

London-based NHS GP Dr Hana Patel said that those who enjoy having sex on the sofa ought to be aware of the risks.

Sofas are home to a cocktail of bacteria not visible to the naked eye, she added, with sex raising the levels of illness-causing bugs that are embedded in the fabric. 

'One example of potential harm is an increased risk of bacterial infections due to sofas often not being cleaned as thoroughly and easily as your bedding,' Dr Patel said.

Limited research has shown soft furnishings are a breeding ground for bacteria and other harmful microorganisms.

They can survive longer on porous fabrics such as cotton, nylon, and polyester as well as some plastics. 

Perhaps the most common sex-related bacterial infection is one that affects the urinary tract, causing severe pain when going to the toilet.

A survey designed to discover what we get up to on our sofas, found 97 per cent of respondents admitted to having sex on their settees

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