In what might be the most awkward beach day ever recorded, an Italian couple’s attempt at aquamance turned into a full-blown medical emergency that’ll make you think twice about getting frisky in the waves.
When Swimming Gets Steamy
Picture this: A nearly empty beach, crystal clear waters, and two lovebirds who thought they’d seize the moment at Porto San Giorgio, Italy. What could possibly go wrong? Well, apparently, everything.
According to The Local, our adventurous couple decided to take their passionate embrace into the Mediterranean waters.
But their romantic rendezvous took an unexpected turn when they discovered they couldn’t… um, separate.
From Bad to Worse
Here’s where things get really uncomfortable. The couple found themselves stuck in a rather compromising position, forced to stay in the water until they managed to flag down a passing woman.
This guardian angel offered them a towel to preserve what dignity they had left as they awkwardly made their way back to shore.
The Science Behind the Sticky Situation
Believe it or not, this is actually a real medical condition. It’s called “penis captivus” (yes, that’s the actual medical term), and it’s as unpleasant as it sounds.
Dr. John Dean, a UK-based sexual physician, told the BBC that it happens when things get a little too exciting. “The muscles of the woman’s pelvic floor contract rhythmically at orgasm. While those muscles contract the penis becomes stuck and further engorged,” he explained.
The Hospital Visit
The situation was so severe that a beach doctor couldn’t handle it alone.
The couple had to be rushed to the emergency room, where doctors finally separated them using an injection typically given to dilate the uterus in pregnant women. And you thought your beach horror stories were bad!
If you think this couple had it rough, let us introduce you to another romantic misadventure. In an unrelated but equally unfortunate incident, a half-naked woman in Spain fell 15 meters down a well while getting intimate near a park.
The kicker? Her partner pulled up his pants and fled the scene. At least our Italian couple stuck together… quite literally.
Editor’s Note:
This article was compiled from reports by The Local (Italy) and expert commentary provided to the BBC by Dr. John Dean. All medical information and incident details have been preserved as reported in the original sources.