Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Let's face it: Any kind of sex is likely going to involve fluids. And while that's totally normal, nothing kills the mood quite like dealing with that dreaded wet spot on your bed sheets immediately after having sex.
There is a way to avoid that annoyance completely, though—I'm talking about sex blankets. Sex blankets let you get as messy as you want during sex without worrying about the cleanup afterward. Aside from the fact that they help protect your sheets from lube, ejaculate, period blood, and more, they can also make sex even hotter by creating a more relaxed environment.
"The more comfortable our environment is, the less things we’re worried about [and] the easier it is to relax and release into pleasure," says Jenn Gunsaullus, PhD, a sociologist, intimacy and relationship coach, and author of From Madness to Mindfulness: Reinventing Sex for Women. "A sex blanket can help make us more comfortable, and reduce any stress about being judged, making a mess, or messing up something nice." While sex blankets come in a variety of styles and sizes, the best ones have a few characteristics in common. Generally, you'll want to look for a blanket that's waterproof and designed to protect your mattress topper/couch/floor/countertop from any fluids.
It's also best to look for a product that's machine-washable and a great size for your needs. Ahead, sex therapists and sex educators unpack the top traits to look for in a sex blanket. What really sets a sex blanket aside from a regular one is its capacity to reduce mess.
So, you'll need a waterproof product, and it'll help if the blanket is also absorbent, says Goody Howard, a Dallas-based sex educator. "The best sex blanket is going to be one that has good absorption, not just something that is waterproof and doesn't allow things to get wet." She recommends looking for keywords like 'charcoal' and 'microfiber' in the product description. This will let you know it's actually absorbent instead of just a plastic-lined piece of fabric, Howard says.
Size is also an important feature to consider. Some sex blankets don’t cover the entirety of a bed, so if you’re looking to cover a lot of surface area, you'll want to opt for a larger blanket like the Liberator Fascinator Throw. On the other hand, a smaller sex blanket, like the Playdrop Sex Mat, might be more travel-friendly and easier to toss in the wash.
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