If you haven't realized it already across the UK from all your Instagram posts about Glasto trips (don't feel bad), festival season is well underway… and that means it's starting again.
Whether you're taking a walk in the mud with your significant other or waking up in a warm tent with the cutie you met on the main stage, we've put together the rules for what to wear when you're out on the field. Stay safe, have fun, and don't forget the six commandments of festival sex.
1) Raise the rubber.
You might put your real life on hold for four hedonistic days and nights, but STI doesn't follow the 'what happens in the tent with that lover in the bucket hat' rule. To avoid bringing home itchy souvenirs, carry condoms in your bum bag.
2) Water is your friend.
Portaloos + cystitis on the third day of the festival = eternal nightmare. Stay hydrated, urinate as much as possible (like you did after getting over your hangover and cleaning the bathroom early in the morning), and wash your vulva whenever you get the chance. If you get a nice shower pass and get sprayed, oh well, take it. If you're in a slump, *raise hand* grab some unscented, biodegradable wipes or bottled water and go to town. Are you prone to headaches? For the main stage, be prepared and get treatment for cystitis for on-the-go relief.
3) Avoid going AWOL while your headline is being set.
Let your colleagues know where you are going and who you are going with. Set boundaries before you reach them. Your festival representative should know what you want and, crucially, what you want.
4) Don’t be afraid of the dark.
It's easy to end up in a shadow show for 18+ kids without even realizing it. If you use a flashlight/phone light, watch out for the blatant silhouette projected onto the tent walls…
5) Stay safe (in more ways than one).
Although it is safer not to take drugs, remember that using drugs can cause you to lose your inhibitions and become more sexually adventurous. Drink plenty of water, use condoms, and tell friends and festival hosts if you or your partner start to feel unwell. Our on-site health care providers are here to provide you with the best care. They are not trying to cause you any trouble. Get ready! The morning-after pill has a shelf life of three years, making it great to always have on hand, especially at festivals when you can't get to the pharmacy.
6) Stay refreshed.
A hot, sweaty mosh pit means wet, damp panties, which is the perfect environment for a yeast infection. If you experience lumpy white discharge, a burning sensation in the vulva, and/or pain when urinating, you may have thrush. Find out our top tips on how to prevent and treat camper nightmares. Remember that thrush is not a sexually transmitted disease, but it can be triggered by a little festive sex.
Basically, remember to urinate as soon as possible after sex to clear your vagina (of discharge and semen). If your celebratory hottie uses her fingers, mouth, genitals, or sex toys, any bacteria present may be introduced and disrupt the natural ecosystem of vaginal bacteria and candida. Keep it as clean and fresh as possible before use.
Planning your next festival trip? This 3-pack of sustainable vegan condoms is perfect for a wild weekend. Shop here.