Tips for Camping Sex
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Camping + sex… sounds like the perfect combo, right? Before you start to romanticize your next nature-filled getaway, it’s important to recognize all the tiny (but important) logistics that make camping sex different from sex indoors. Below are a few considerations to make when planning an intimate outing, regardless of what sex looks like for you right now:
Get consent.
As with any time you engage in sexual activity, it's critical to get consent with your partner(s). Do you know if they feel comfortable having sex in the outdoors? Use this as a time to have fun talking about possibilities and creating a safe space for boundaries to be drawn.
Know the laws and the risks.
It's not legal everywhere to have sex outdoors, so enjoy the experience but be discrete and choose somewhere you're less likely to encounter others.
Pick the perfect spot.
It might seem romantic or exciting to get sexy in a field of wildflowers, but there are places that leave less impact. Try looking for a spot that seems durable, is not interfering with wildlife in any meaningful way, and is out of sight of trails and campsites.
Think about hygiene before, during, and after sex.
Using a spare rag (or Kula cloth!), making sure you pee after intercourse, and other measures might be necessary. Also, if you're prone to getting urinary tract infections (UTIs), consider packing what you need to mitigate the risk of contracting one while you're still outdoors.
Show up prepared for a safe experience.
Whether it's condoms, oral barriers, or another go-to you use for safer sex, bring it with you, and make sure to use it.
Pack it out.
Anything you bring with you, leaves with you. We know you don't like finding condom wrappers out in nature, so don't leave any for the next folks to find.
Lastly: bring a blanket and some bug spray. Because nobody likes a rock in their back or bug bites on their rear end.
What else would you consider when it comes to sex in the outdoors? Leave us a comment!