Dear jerseygirl,

While sand can't cause an infection on its own, you might find it uncomfortable to have sex on a beach. Besides the risk of being discovered, sand that gets into the vagina or anus can irritate your skin and can even tear a condom, which puts you at risk for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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