Heatwave sparks 'sploshing' warning as couples turn towards Sydney Sweeney trend
Sydney Sweeney has been everywhere in recent weeks after her role in Euphoria continues to go viral after every new episode drops.
And one of the major talking points she brought up was when her character Cassie partook in a bit of 'sploshing' as part of her move to become an OnlyFans model.
But as the UK braces for a heatwave, with the May bank holiday weekend (23 - 25 May) seeing highs of 33C, we're here to remind you that the kink doesn't come risk free.
If you're unaware, sploshing is a bedroom kink where people like to bring messy and wet foods in to their sex lives, with one Euphoria scene showing 28-year-old Sweeney doing just that for her character's premium subscription content.
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And as the Metro reports, it could actually be a pretty fun way to cool yourself down with most British housing lacking air conditioning - and don't get us started on that dusty old fan you bring out for these few weeks of the year.
But if you're thinking about bringing ice cream, ice cubs, frozen fruit, or anything else chilled in to the bedroom with your partner, just be aware it's not risk free.
Sploshing risk explained
As reported by our sister site Tyla, it makes sense why people are doing this and why Euphoria has highlighted the growing trend in modern society.
It's a cheap, fun and sensory way to spruce things up.
"It can be highly erotic and for others, it can be a process of healing," says sexologist Dr Jess O'Reilly.
But just be careful where you're putting these foods and drinks if you fancy a sploshing session this bank holiday weekend with a very real health risk involved.
Board-certified Dr Jamil Abdur-Rahman, a specialist in obstetrics and gynaecology, said: "Normally, we tell people if they're using food during foreplay, they can place it on any part of the body minus mucous membranes like the vagina and rectum."
Dr Abdur-Rahman also said the acidity or alkalinity of the food is a risk you need to assess before putting it near any sensitive areas.
Speaking about the likes of whipped cream and honey, he said: "These things can change the pH of the vagina. Sugar can serve as a food source for bacteria and yeast."
UK heatwave: where will get it hottest?
It's going to be a warm bank holiday weekend, one that could end up breaking records if we do hit 33C at some point in the remainder of May.
As it stands, the warmest day record for May is 32.8C, recording back in 1992 in Camden Square, London, and then again in 1944 in Horsham, Tunbridge Wells and Regent's Park.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Steve Kocher, said: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend, especially in the south, where 30C is likely to be recorded on Saturday and 32C on Sunday.
"Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday when we could see 33C recorded in southern England and the Midlands.”
Scotland will see highs of 20C on Saturday, with 21C seen across northern England in the likes of Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Birmingham and the Midlands will be 26C on the same day, with Wales coming in at a high of 21C and London 29C.
The Met Office is also warning Brits to be vigilant with cold water chock when it comes to open water swimming, with the water temperature not matching the weather highs, floating between 10C and 12C across the country.
Ashley Jones, Head of Water Safety & Education at Royal Life Saving Society UK said: “As air temperatures rise, it’s important people don’t underestimate the risks associated with entering open water. Even during a heatwave, water will remain dangerously cold, and cold water shock is a very real danger.
"Sudden immersion can cause an involuntary gasp, rapid breathing and panic, which can quickly lead to a loss of control in the water - even for strong swimmers."
Topics: Sydney Sweeney, Weather, UK News, Sex and Relationships, Health
Tom Earnshaw