Jill Grimes, MD, shares her opinions about all things medical, breaking down complex clinical issues into common sense explanations. Please use this information to fuel discussions with your family physician and other health care providers! *However, this blog is for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice, as you (the reader) hereby agree that there is no physician-patient relationship.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Myth #8- Party in Pools!
Myth #8 about sexually transmitted diseases is that the chlorine in pools and hot tubs make any sexual activity in the water safe. Now, although it is true that you will NOT catch an STD from simply swimming or hanging out in a pool, there is NO PROTECTION from STDs if you are having sex in the water!
With apologies to Dr. Seuss...
If you have sex in a car, in a box,
or with a "fox",
In a tub, now here's the rub;
Being cool or while in pools-
you CAN catch STDs,
No "Fools"!
BOTTOM LINE: Hot tubs and pools do not cause STDs, nor do they offer protection.
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