The not so great outdoors: Why public sex is overrated

Grouped in with the likes of orgies and other popular acts, there's little to no wonder why public sex is deemed a big enough theme to be given a category of its own in the world of pornography.

The impulsiveness, the risk and thrill of being caught along with the rebellious and exhibitionist undertones of the act are a few things that draw the everyday citizen to this daring act.

Nevertheless, like the saying goes, sometimes the grass is greener on the other side.

So, while you're listening to your friend's story about knocking boots in a McDonald's bathroom over the weekend, your inner monologue can now recount some reasons why this risqué activity may not be all it's chalked up to be.

We live in the age of cell phones:

Prior to this time, getting caught by bystanders would result in a look, a possible comment, scoff or even a chuckle, but nowadays everybody has a phone all set and ready to document your outside romp session onto their personal phone.

We live in the age of technology:

Just as quick as someone can snap a picture or video of your rendezvous, with the tap of a few touchscreen buttons this very information can be uploaded onto the internet and completely removing the content can be problematic in itself.

Your clothes will be dirty and body sweaty for the rest of the day.

In the heat of the moment when impulses, urges and hormones are at a high, it's understandable if the minute details of the impromptu activity are overlooked. Beaches, woods, movie theatres, public bathrooms etc., are all places where clothes ideally should not be on the floor for periods of time. Combine that with sweatiness from your “workout” and you could be a walking mess wearing sticky underwear and pants for the rest of the day.

You could get in trouble with the law.

Although in Ontario having sex in public is not illegal, there is a possibility of the law being involved if you were to get caught. If the act is observed by one other person (other than your partner(s)), there is a risk of being charged with committing an indecent act whose sentences canf reach a maximum of 18 months in jail.

The impromptu romp can lead to long term results.

Unless planned beforehand, sometimes the important things like the use of contraceptives are neglected in the heat of the moment. Your partner may not have any form of sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI) protection or birth control on hand and running to the local grocery store may kill the buzz. Nothing bad can happen from just one time right? Wrong. All it takes is one session of unprotected sex to conceive or become infected with an STD or STI. What's one day of wearing sticky clothes compared to a lifetime of itchy junk.

Although these points vary in severity, it should be reiterated that the act of public sex is not illegal. If the rush and the excitement outweighs the possible risks in your mind then go do your thing. Studies have shown that outdoor/public sex can heighten sensations and lead to stronger orgasms. The only cautionary word of advice is to carry contraceptives at all times to prevent the risk of contracting something that could have been easily avoided.