Get wet and wild with POPCORN's ultimate guide about how to have sex in the shower. Discover the best shower sex positions to get you off, plus the 8 top tips that'll keep the fun both steamy and safe. Ready to find your flow?
Steamy, wet, and totally tempting — sex in the shower has an Read more… irresistible allure. The warm water, slick skin, the thrill of being pressed up against the tiles: it’s no wonder this fantasy is a hit with many of us Popsters. But before you turn up the heat and turn on the taps, there's a few things you need to know about how to have shower sex without sacrificing pleasure – or safety.
The truth? Sex in the shower can be incredibly intimate and fun, but it’s also a different experience from bedroom play. Adding water into the mix changes everything — from natural lubrication to balance and stamina — so making shower sex work takes more than just getting happy with the shower head. Done right, it can be the perfect mix of foreplay and full-blown passion. Done wrong, and you could end up in ER – and that's not a good look.
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As Tim Lagman, resident Sex Educator at pjur, explains: “Shower sex turns you into cinematic lovers — steam, skin, the sound of water on tile. It’s sensory overload in the best way. The heat dilates your *** vessels, making you more sensitive; the water turns every touch into a glide. Plus, it’s primal: you’re naked, slippery, and slightly off-balance. That vulnerability heightens arousal.”
So, let’s get into it: your essential guide on how to have shower sex, with all the tips, positions, and safety knowledge you need to turn this fantasy into a hot, safe, and unforgettable reality.
How to Have Shower Sex: 8 Tips
From setting the scene to embracing the LOLs, here are the tips that will really give you shower power.
1. Set the Scene
Before a single drop of water hits your skin, prep your space. Make sure the water temperature is just right — too hot and you’ll overheat, too cold and a serious case of shrivel-up could be on the cards. Also, think ambience. Soft lighting or candles, aromas, and your fave sexy soundtrack can all enhance the mood. A little planning will help your sex in the shower feel indulgent rather than improvised.
2. Focus on Foreplay
Jumping straight into penetration in a slippery setting can feel rushed — and sometimes ***ful. Instead, use the water as as an erotic playground, as part of shower foreplay. Let your hands glide slowly over your partner’s body, caress them, trace shapes in the steam, or take turns lathering each other up.
Even a regular shower can turn into a memorable experience with a partner behind you, giving you a soothing and stimulating massage. The slippery skin, the warm water, and the intimacy of being that close will heighten all the feels.
Get a grip! Stay steady and safe when trying shower sex
Also, use this time to tease: kisses on the neck, gentle bites on the shoulder, whispered fantasies under the rush of water. Let your bodies ride the slippery rhythm. You may even find the foreplay itself ends up being the horniest part of your whole sex in the shower experience.
3. Stay Slippery...
Shower sex is naturally steamy and wet, so you might think there's no need for additional lubrication. Think again. Water washes away your body's natural lubrication, making things feel drier than expected. And while soap or shower gel might seem like a fun slippery addition, it can cause irritation if it gets inside you.
Choose a silicone-based lube to avoid friction or discomfort — it’s water-resistant and stays slick. Avoid oil-based lubes if you’re using condoms, as they can break. Prep your lube before you get wet, and apply it generously. Reapply as needed, and remember: how to have shower sex comfortably is all about managing that delicate balance between slippery fun and skin-friendly friction.
4. ...But Not Too Slippery
Sex in the shower can be gentle and intimate or lively and intense. But watch out — it can also lead to slips and falls when you're really going for it. A 2025 poll of over 2,000 people found that 28% had twinged their back, 20% had slipped, and 15% had suffered bruises while engaging in a bit of shower action. Ouch.
Ask what feels good, what to change, and when to switch positions. Your partner’s safety and comfort are the ultimate turn-ons, and the reassurance of good communication will make your shower fuck even hotter.
8. Embrace the LOLs
Shower sex can be a blast, but it can also be awkward and messy. Keeping a sense of humor is key. Water will naturally splash everywhere: up your nose, in your eyes or mouth, etc. At least one of you will probably look rather silly at some point. Who cares? Embrace the moment and enjoy the silliness that also comes with having sex in the shower — it’s all part of the adventure, and enjoying a giggle will bring you closer together
The 5 Best Shower Sex Positions
Now you're set with the best tips for having hot shower sex, don't forget to use them when trying out each of the positions below. These shower sex positions are all suited to water and also work well in tight spaces.
1. Face-to-Face Standing
Perfect for intimacy and easy kissing, this position keeps both partners upright and balanced. Lean against the wall, bodies pressed close. Hands can roam, lips can meet.Benefit for you: Maximum intimacy and control over depth and rhythm.Pro Tip: Position yourselves so the spray hits your backs, not your faces, to avoid eye irritation and keep the heat on your bodies.
2. Standing Doggy (From Behind)
One partner braces against the wall or grabs the shower bar while the other enters from behind. A twist on the Doggy Style classic.Benefit for you: Deep G-spot stimulation while keeping both feet planted for stability.Pro Tip: Use a wider stance for better balance, and adjust angles with gentle hip tilts for different sensations.
3. Wrapped Leg (Beginner Wraparound)
One partner stands while the receiver wraps a leg around their waist.Benefit for you: Added clitoral pressure and deeper penetration without losing stability.Pro Tip: This works best if the lifter has a strong base and there’s a wall for extra balance.
4. Seated on a Stool
A waterproof stool inside the shower lets one partner sit while the other kneels or stands.
Benefit for you: Comfort and control — especially good for longer sessions or if standing positions are tricky.Pro Tip: Angle the stool so water cascades over shoulders or chest, leaving hands free for extra stimulation.
5. Oral Under the Stream
The receiver leans back into the spray while the giver kneels.Benefit for you: Access to direct clitoral stimulation plus the sensual feel of water running over your body.Pro Tip: Keep the spray warm but not scalding — alternating temperatures can intensify sensations.
Hot shower sex means getting steamy in more ways than one!
Can You Use a Condom in the Shower?
Yes, you can use a condom in the shower, but be smart about it. Pregnancy and STIs aren’t washed away with water, so protection is still essential if you want to be super safe. “Don’t put the condom on under running water, as it can slip or loosen,” suggests Lagman. “Apply it before you step in.”
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Also, use silicone-based lube to reduce friction and prevent slippage. Avoid oil-based products, which weaken latex in condoms, leading to breakages. Check regularly that the condom is still in place when changing up your shower sex positions.
The Takeaway: Shower Sex
Shower sex is part fantasy, part logistics. Done right, it is playful, passionate, and totally safe. Set the stage with stability, build heat with shower foreplay, and experiment with the best shower sex positions that work for your bodies. With the right prep, your next shower sex sesh can be more than a fantasy — it can be a wet, wild, and unforgettable reality. Steamy, safe, unforgettable — that’s how Popsters do it.
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Already tried some of our shower sex positions? Share which ones get you off best below. Any ones we're missing? Share with the POPCORN community in the comments.

Whether it's a festival fuck or getting wicked out in the woods, sex while camping can be primal and passionate. Erotica author Jillian Boyd shares her first experience of having sex in a tent and offers up 7 camping sex tips, as well as her top tent sex positions. Pitch up, strip down.
My man's Read more… on top. He’s riding me, his strokes slower and more measured than usual. I’m lying in a tangle of sleeping bag. The only thing between my naked back and the ground, apart from canvas, is a thin wedge of camping mat. Somewhere nearby, I can hear chickens clucking, circling the field looking for food.
This, it’s fair to say, is proving to be one rather weird fuck.
You’ve probably heard of the concept of a bucket list – a list of things one wants to achieve in life before kicking the bucket – but what about a “fuck-et list”? It's basically a bucket list of fucking (and other sexy pursuits). I'd already tried a few ideas on my fuck-et list – shower sex and sex on the beach – but there was one idea that, for the longest time, I couldn’t let go of. This fantasy was right at the top.
Sex in a tent. It was my boyfriend’s fault. As well as being a fellow sex writer, he's blessed with the outdoorsy, camping gene. And the fantasy of sex while camping had come up in his blog posts and in casual conversation, more than a few times.
I loved the idea of sex while camping. Alfresco sex with a safety barrier – the saucy meets the sensible. I'd also resigned myself to the fact that, because I’m not exactly the outdoorsy type myself, an opportunity was highly unlikely to present itself. Until it did.
It was through an invite to a friend’s wedding weekend. The reception and evening party would be taking place on a campsite. Those who fancied it could pitch their tents and stay the night under canvas and stars. And, as it played out, we’d arrived to set up a day earlier than the rest of our fellow campers.Pole Position: Sex While Camping is Intimately Erotic
We were alone on the campsite. All the way there, we’d been joking – “we’re going to do it, we’re actually going to have tent sex” – because neither of us thought that we’d be able to. But apart from the bridal party, who’d be staying somewhere else, it was just us (plus some chickens and noisy geese).
It was strangely freeing to fulfil a long-held fantasy. It had begun to drizzle lightly, the rain against the tent canvas was the only thing piercing through the quiet. The tent itself wasn’t big, and I was lying naked on our only sleeping mat. There was squirming. Bumps and grinds were interfering with our bumping and grinding.
And, if you can't find a quiet spot to pitch, you can still indulge in tent sex. Turn it into a game of 'bite the pillow' and see who can fuck as quietly as possible. No moaning. No groaning. Just writhing in as-silent-as-possible ecstasy.
4. Beware of Flashing
Similarly, as well as being cautious of noise, be careful of what people can see. If you're in close proximity to other on the campsites and fucking at night, turn off all flashlights to avoid casting shadows – nobody wants to explain your shadow puppet sex show to their kids! Of course, daytime dalliances avoid this issue altogether, and are a hot alternative to any typical bedtime sex routine.
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5. Make Space
This is no time to skimp on a tiny tent. Something of marquee-proportiones isn't essential, but shelling out for a relatively spacious tent will make camping sex a whole lot easier. Declutter the space and keep your gear under a tarp outside. Take a double sleeping bag, as separate bags are basically the equivalent of separate beds. Double bags will keep things intimate during foreplay and snuggling.
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6. Mind the Gap(s)
Let's face it: unless you're glamping, tent sex isn't ultra comfy. A smooth surface makes fucking and post-coitus cuddling much more comfortable. Ensure you pitch up somewhere flat and bring plenty of camping mats, towels, and pillows to make sex while camping how it deserves to be.
7. Be Prepared
Spontaneity is sexy, but with camping sex it's good to be prepared. Keep your sex-in-a-tent gear all together in one bag. You don't want to interrupt any action scrambling through your backpack in the dark for lube. And, if you're going to a festival and likely to hook-up with someone new, don't forget to pack condoms and even the morning-after pill in case of accidents. Those in the queer community should also remember PEP/PrEP, if they're using it. The Sleeping Bag Spoon: a Top Tent Sex Position
Your Tent Sex Packing List
Here's what else should be on you camping sex shopping list to keep things comfy, clean, and cool:
Condoms Protect nature, protect yourself.
Lube Because spit won't suffice.
Fragrance-free wet wipes Perfect for quick, post-fuck clean-ups. You can never have enough.
Hand sanitiser. Essential.
Toothpaste Less-than-fresh pits can be a turn-on, but no one likes rancid breath.
Loungewear/lingerie: Keep a set of casual clothes for when on site.
A trash bag: Keep this easy to access. 'Nuff said.
Tent Sex: 3 Best Positions
Space may be tight, but these three camping sex positions will leave you anything but.
Sleeping Bag Spoon Spooning keeps you tight up close to your partner, and requires little extra space or awkward positioning. Lay on your side with your back to your partner and have them penetrate from behind (perfect for anal).
Let their hands wander and caress your nipples or stroke your sensitive spots. This is also a perfect position for them to whisper dirty talk in your ear. Swap things up and go behind them and give them a hand job while talking filthy in their ear.
Tent Topper Keep getting down and dirty easy by climbing up on top. Have your partner lay on their back and have them penetrate while you straddle them. Just mind your head.
The Stake This a classic position that hits all the right spots. Lay on your belly and place a pillow down for your head. Keep one leg straight down, while pulling the other up, so your knee is in line with your hip. Let your partner penetrate from behind. This gives full access butt and back, allowing for some erogenous zone stimulation, too.
Is it illegal to have sex in a tent?
As long as you keep your sex inside the tent, you're good to go. Of course, every country has different laws, but generally when it comes to outdoor sex you'll only get into trouble if you're displaying intimate parts of yourself in public and are spotted. Indecent exposure can be recognised as a type of sexual crime, but only if people complain to authorities. Popsters: stay safe by keeping action under the canvas.
The Takeaway: Sex While Camping
At the end of the day, tent sex can be messy, sweaty, cramped, and sometimes a little ridiculous — but that’s exactly what makes it so damn hot. With the right mix of prep, lube, laughter, and a few clever positions, camping sex turns from a “fuck-et list” fantasy into a wild, unforgettable adventure. So pitch up, strip down, and let nature (and each other) do the rest.Does tent sex turn you on or does the idea of sex while camping leave you cold? Any sex in a tent stories that were totally steamy or ended in absolute LOLZ? Share your feels with the POPCORN community in the comments below.

Curious about MMF threeways? POPCORN's sex columnist Molly Moore gives her best advice to a guy whose girlfriend wants a MMF threesome. Plus, understanding MMF vs MFM. Because, yep, there is a difference.
Dear Molly,
I recently discovered that my girlfriend loves watching porn involving two men. Read more… Her favorite kind seems to be a MMF threesome scenario with two men and one woman all together. But I was shocked to see the men were making out with each other too. I didn't tell her that this bothered me and so she's continued to show me more of this type of MMF threesome porn.
Is it normal that she's turned on by watching threesomes with two guys doing stuff together? Is she hinting that she'd like to have a threesome with me and another guy? And does she wants me to get it on with another guy? When I first watched some of these vids it made me uncomfortable, but I've since watched more MMF threesome clips and realise I do find some of them hot. Still, I find myself wondering if all this is normal or not?
Curious Carl
Dear Curious Carl,
Firstly, let me start with the fact that there's no such thing as 'normal'. Human sexuality is complex and diverse. The things that excite us are widespread and varied. Anyone who tells you any different is wrong! Being attracted to someone of the same sex, or getting turned on by watching two people of the same sex, is super common.
As to your dilemma. It's hard to say for sure what your girlfriend is hoping for in sharing these MMF threesome videos with you. She's trying to let you into her mind and show you something she finds erotic and sexy. This is brilliant as it gives you both an opportunity to explore fantasies together.
Repressing her sexual desires could lead to feelings of resentment that could result in a relationship ending. These fantasies might be something she would like to explore more with another person. Or perhaps she's just happy keeping it a fantasy. It will only become clear when you talk to her about it more.
MMF Threesomes: Talk it Through
My advice is to do that and do it soon. You seem to have managed to overcome your initial reaction fairly easy. You've even started to discover that you're actually turned on by the things your girlfriend is sharing with you. You haven't allowed your initial reaction to cut you off from this.
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As a result, you've maybe even discovered something new about yourself. This is awesome and something I'd encourage you to capitalize on with your partner. It's time to be open with her and talk it all through. Tell her that you were not sure in the beginning, but now you're enjoying some of the MMF threeway clips she's been sharing.
Share Fantasies and Desires
Encourage your girlfriend to share more about her desires and try to create an environment that makes her feel comfortable to do this. You should also consider sharing something in return. Maybe you have a fetish, an unfulfilled fantasy, or your own certain type of porn that really gets you off when you're masturbating. There's no reason why you can't return the favor, as then you can explore each other's fantasies.
MMF vs MFM: What's the Diff?
It's definitely possible that your girlfriend wants to try a MMF threesome. Just to be clear, a MMF threesome is one where the two men are either bisexual or open to direct sexual contact between themselves. That's why the two 'M's' are placed next to each other. This seems to be where you have most doubts.
On the other hand, MFM threesomes indicates a threeway where the men are not bi-sexual and do not engage in sexual contact directly. That's why the 'F' is between the two 'M's. Whatever you decide, if you do set up a threesome with your girlfriend, it's essential to communicate beforehand with the other person joining. Clarify what level of physical contact you're comfortable with. This way no one ends up getting into something that was not anticipated.
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Interestingly, your girlfriend is definitely not alone when it comes to fantasizing about MMF threesomes. A 2018 study from Birmingham City University in the UK found that, in threesomes involving two men and one female, women find it more pleasurable when the men also engage sexually with each other. What's more, the study found that the stigma around MMF threesomes is diminishing, partly due to attitudes towards sexuality and homosexuality changing.
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Keep Exploring the MMF Threesome Fantasy
OK, so having an MFM or MMF threesome right now might not be the safest place to start. It might turn out that you and your girlfriend are more comfortable keeping this as a fantasy; something you can enjoy together without turning it into a real-life experience. But you will only discover this if you talk with your girlfriend more.
Truth is, getting better at sharing your mutual desires with one another will ensure you have a much more exciting and fulfilling sex life, one where both of you are fully satisfied.
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Ever tried MMF or MFM threesomes? 🌶️ Share your experiences and hot tips about threesomes with your fellow popsters in the comments below.