Aquaphilia: How To Safely Get Drenched (Physically and Sexually)

Disclaimer: This article is written specifically about safe aquaphilia. We do not promote high-risk practices of aquaphilia. Please note that this activity is incredibly risky and that mutual trust and respect between parties should be established before the deed. 

Has the element of water given you excitement, especially when it comes to sex? Do you have fantasies of doing the deed absolutely wet (literally) or even aroused in any water-filled environment? If so, you are definitely into aquaphilia. Uncover more about this drenching fetish, how to act on it, and tips to remember so you can have safe, sexy sessions!

What is Aquaphilia?

In Latin and Greek, Aquaphilia directly translates to “water lover”. This fetish is rooted in the strong desire or arousal toward water or water-related activities. The first time the term “aquaphile” came around was by Phil Bolton in the 1990s, when he created the ‘Aquaphiles Journal’, an online magazine for people interested in underwater erotica.

This fetish is actually a paraphilia because if not acted on responsibly, it can harm the person who has it and those around them. An example of such is in line with auto asphyxiation, or choking for sexual satisfaction. In this case, aquaphiles are turned on by holding their breath underwater. Even if most people would be smart to know the limits, it doesn’t erase the impossibility of causing harm or death.

Aside from this warning, aquaphilia can be shown in various forms. From watching people in the water, swimming, posing, holding their breath, or doing the deed in water, aquaphilia can start from there. It can be done in public or private.

Safe Aquaphilia Play Ideas

Ready to put all this drenching information into action? Alas, we gathered creative and safe play ideas you can try and venture in with Aquaphilia! Pick wisely and enjoy yourselves.

1 Have shower sex.

The easiest and quickest choice to make on this list! All it requires are you, your partner, and a bathroom. Ease each other into the mood by kissing while the water pours on you, then take your time with the oral foreplay. Once you find a stable position, like you being against the bathroom wall and your partner towering over you, let them slide inside you. As much as you should enjoy the penetration, make sure to avoid stepping on slippery areas, so neither of you gets hurt!

2 Embark on a mermaid-prince roleplay.

Just in time with the release of the teaser trailer of Disney’s live-action version of The Little Mermaid! However, this fantasy-filled roleplay isn’t the deadly kind of relationship most legends have between mermaids (or sirens) and the male species. It’s something more intimate, like the Disney version of the fairytale.

In this scenario, you can play the mermaid while your partner plays the prince. You’ve acquired a friendship after saving their life from a shipwreck, and rather than get freaked out at your form, it gave them more reasons to stay around. One night, you give the prince to explore the underwater kingdom with your powers. Things get heated when the prince seals a kiss on your lips in an intimate cave up on shore.

They touch you in ways you’ve never felt before, and you return the same thing to them. You take their cock in their mouth while they play with your breasts. And by your powers, you exchange your fins with legs so they can take it all the way. Bodies pressed together between water and land; you’d care less if you get caught. There’s nothing forbidden with a mermaid falling in love with a human.

3 Have photoshoots involving water.

Take a picture, it’ll last longer. This safe aquaphilia play idea can be less sexual as you please, but it doesn’t erase how touchy and physical it can be. These kinds of shots can be done nude or clothed, underwater or above it, and so on. Either way, it’s an expression of art and you get to admire the element of water more from a visual perspective.

4 Have sex on the beach.

Definitely not on the itchy sand if aquaphilia is involved! So let’s take it up a notch. Swim to the farthest edge of the beach, where no prying eyes lay. If you can, utilize big umbrellas and bags to cover each other. Make sure neither of your private parts are seen from above, only being penetrated underwater. Make sure to cover yourselves in another set of towels after reaching those o’s!

5 Venture in the lifeguard roleplay.

A swoon-worthy scenario under aquaphilia wherein roles can be switched because who wouldn’t want to see fit people in swimsuits? So either you or your partner can play the lifeguard, while the other plays as a guest in the swimming pool area.

The scenario can pan out as the guest pretending that they’re drowning to get the lifeguard’s attention, in which it’s given as they swim out of their way to save the guest. When they do, they will initiate CPR. But after a few lips-on-lips on lick contact, the guest kisses the lifeguard. That’ll catch the lifeguard off-guard, yet they return it. Because it turns out, they fancy them just as much. This can either lead to sex in the shower or back in the pool, somewhere more shallow.

Make sure everything is consensual before doing anything!

6 Go on a tropical vacation!

Every aquaphile must embark on one at least once in their life because 71% of the world is filled with water! From beaches, islands, waterfalls, lakes, and more, there are so many bodies of water they can dip into or admire from afar. It’s best when the heat is steaming in the summer, so the water makes everything more refreshing. Plus, it’s also up to you if you want this to be a sexperimental trip with your partner or not. But we say yes!

7 Act out a summer romance roleplay.

Everyone’s had an equal interest in this kind of romance from books and films! Inserting aquaphilia into it is unavoidable, so here’s a scenario that can occur:

You went to a quiet town for the summer to unwind from city life. During that time, you met your summer love while hanging out with your newly-made friends. One evening, your summer love invited you to stay over at their big beach house. They had a private pool, and while you’re enjoying the wholesome company, they suggest skinny-dipping.

Since no one else was present, you gave it go. Finally in the nude, you both jump in the pool, have lively conversations, and swim leisurely. That’s until they make a move on you against the edge of the pool, kissing you for the first time. You return the gesture quickly, and soon enough, you’re bouncing up and down their cock while they stabilize you. Just make sure to clean and sanitize the pool up from your discharges.

8 Have bathtub/hot tub sex.

Quite similar to the shower, but you’re seated when it happens. Start off with a sweet conversation, so the transition of moods is easier. Be close to each other already before getting handsy with each other to build tension. Try to do oral sex on both ends, though don’t hold your breath for too long if you’re going underwater. For the finale, top your partner and slide on their cock. Ensure their hands grip your waist so you won’t fall or fall weak. You can also do it backwards so they can access your clit for more stimulation.

9 Go swimming.

This play idea can be either sexual or not. Taking a dip in the pool or any body of water lets an aquaphile loose and enjoy the waves, submerging themselves however they please. Whether it be on the shallow end of the deepest ends wherein they are experts (so no one gets hurt), water washes their worries and fears away figuratively and literally.

10 Use sex toys.

This play idea for aquaphilia works for both solo and partner play! Since many sex toys are manufactured with waterproof quality, they can be taken on any wet surface you can think of! So if you think the bedroom is getting overrated for self-pleasure or with your partner, responsibly experiment in wet places! 

Tips to Remember

Now you’re stacked with these exciting play ideas, make sure to act on them safely. Here are some crucial tips you must keep in mind before taking a deep splash on aquaphilia!

1 Discuss and communicate with your partner.

Water is heavily involved, and it can either make sex really fun or messy. Perhaps, both! So if either you or your partner bring this fetish up, you must study what exactly makes up the fetish and observe which aspects you see eye to eye. You can always read this article again if you get lost. From communicating, discuss how far you’d go to experiment in this fetish and deeply establish boundaries. Make sure to get tested to reassure that you’re both clean and give clear consent before acting on your sexual urges.

2 Be responsible if you’re going to do this fetish in public.

Not that we encourage public sex, but aquaphilia can be acted in public. So you must understand the rules of a certain public place before doing the deed or anything under that umbrella. Hush your voices, so no one bats an eye on you and your partner. We also suggest acting on your exhibitionistic urges when you’re alone at night. And most importantly, don’t get caught! The last thing you want on your record is a charge on public decency.

3 Take it easy.

Nothing new comes easy, and anything that involves water won’t be a breeze in the park the first few times you do it. Act on this fetish one level at a time, taking baby steps upwards when you both feel ready for a more challenging activity. Never force yourselves to reach extreme lengths immediately because of its addicting thrill, or else either of you may get hurt.

4 Use protection!

When you think of having sex in the water, protection is the last thing you’d put on or take upon. However, there are more risks at stake when you ignore them!

Most condoms are waterproof, and water-based lube exists too. Thus, it’s best to put on a condom before getting it soaked so it wouldn’t slip out easily. For the ladies, if not a condom, taking birth control or the after pill is also a great option. Aside from being clean, as emphasized earlier, do every protective means to ensure no transmissions of STIs or STDs.

5 Clean up after.

Water creates a lot of mess, that’s a given even outside of sex. So when you and your partner finish your wet sexcapades, take diligent time to wipe away excess water around your space and tidy it up like it was before. That way, no one slips from it, and it reduces accidents. This includes your discharges post-sex. Most importantly, do aftercare as well aside from cleaning each other up. Shower your partner with words of reassurance and affection and vice versa for amazing sexy sessions ahead!

Frequently Asked Questions

Still eager to learn more about this fetish? We compiled some common queries about aquaphilia, and our informative answers to them.

1 What’s the difference between aquaphilia and autassassinophilia?

Aquaphilia is a fetish for water-related surfaces, while autassassinophilia is stemming arousal from nearly dying. That latter includes drowning.

2 Why are people into aquaphilia?

A few reasons behind this would be because their best sexual encounters came from getting wet in water, they love the coolness or warmth of the water, and they like trying new yet risky things when it comes to sex (responsibly, of course).

3 Are there more water-related paraphilias aside from aquaphilia?

Yes! According to American sexologist Brenda Love’s Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices, there’s ablutophilia (arousal from baths or showers), antiohilia (arousal from floods), and coitobalnism (doing the deed in a bathtub) among such water-related paraphilias.

4 Can I incorporate other kinks with this challenging fetish?

Absolutely! Mix aquaphilia with a kink you and your partner have and tried in the bedroom so it won’t be so stressful. Remember that sex should be fun for both parties, guys!

5 My partner has this fetish, but I’m unsure if I want to give it a go. How do I tell them that?

Honesty is the best policy, so be straightforward with your opinion. They’d understand if they really love you and won’t pressure you further. Perhaps watch your tone when you reject their proposition so it won’t cause any conflicts in the future. However, if you become more confident to try it, be honest like prior and start small.

Takeaway

Aquaphilia is more than doing the deed. It may be dangerous due to it being a paraphilia, but it’s a matter of being responsible and safe. So if you have this fetish and are ready to try it out, you can always refer to this guide when you’re feeling lost. Have fun, aquaphiles!