If you share a towel with someone you may be putting your health at risk according to health expert Dr Sarah Welsh who has warned against the practice in case you passing an uncomfortable condition
A doctor has warned there could be serious health impacts from sharing a towel with someone.
If you share a towel with someone you may be putting your health at risk according to an expert who has warned against the practice.
Dr Sarah Welsh also warned against having sex in swimming pools as it could result in an increased risk of STI infections, the Leicester Mercury reports.
The London doctor said: “Avoid sharing towels because pubic lice could potentially spread through these, as well as sharing bedding or clothing.” Dr Welsh also issued an STI warning.
She explained: “If you do have sex in the pool, there is a risk of catching an STI. That’s because you’re less likely to use a condom.”
Dr Welsh added: “The water reduces the natural lubrication in the body and therefore you kind of increase risk of friction and injury.” She continued: “There’s also an opportunity for other germs to get inside the reproductive tract from the pool which can cause irritation.”
“The best thing you can do is not to have sex in the pool,” Dr Welsh said. “And if you do, then obviously wearing a condom is so important. If you have any kind of concerns or symptoms then make sure you see your GP or sexual health clinic. They will be happy to help.”
She concluded: “Can you get an STI from a shared pool or paddling pool? In short, the answer’s no. STI is also very bad at surviving outside of the body or bodily fluids. What’s more, the chlorine and chemicals in public pools kill bacteria and viruses including STIs.”
