There is something raw and animalistic about having sex in public. Don’t get me wrong – it is illegal. But there is nothing like getting caught up in the heat of the moment and going at it in the middle of nowhere.

I don’t mean in your backyard or your parents’ pool; I’m talking about in public, like having the thrill of being caught at any moment fuel your passion.

Sex is just more fun when it’s in an unusual place. People rent hotels for wild nights; they skinny dip and go streaking for fun. We are human; we still have a shred of our basic primal instincts which causes us to act out – to want to mark our territory.

In my heyday, I was a passionate, fiery girl who was a bit of an adrenalin junkie. My boyfriend at the time and I were having a picnic in the park late at night when the mood struck. No one was around so we figured we were in the clear. We started getting into heavy petting when all of a sudden we heard a slight hiss and the sprinklers came on. It was the funniest thing I have ever experienced. We rushed to grab our belongings and dashed away and out of the water. We huddled together, trying to get warm while we got dressed. We laughed the entire time.

Movies portray sex on the beach as a romantic encounter but all I can picture is getting sand in places it should never be in. I don’t want to have to spend an ungodly amount of time in the shower trying to get sand out of every nook and cranny.

Sex in the outdoors is adventurous but don’t forget the wildlife; I would freak if I suddenly felt something touch me. I can picture it now: My man is draped over me, and we are passionately kissing. A flower brushes against my leg and I spaz out, kicking wildly and accidently nail him in the stomach. Boom. Mood killed.

When attempting to have sex in a public space, there are a few things to remember: Know your location. Please don’t hop into your car and find a random spot. As spontaneous as you might think this is, you have no idea what happens here late at night – there could be a fight club for all you know. Also, you could end up in a notorious prostitute hangout – getting caught having sex there would not be a good thing for your reputation.

Be respectful of where you are. If you are in the middle of a forest, miles away from the nearest house – go for it, be as loud as you want. If not, keep your voices down. Your partner may think your screams are sexy but having the cops called because a bystander thought someone was being murdered will not turn out well for you.

Bring a blanket and warm clothes. I guarantee after the deed is done, you are not going to want to ruin the moment by quickly pulling on your jeans and getting driven home. Bring a sweatshirt and maybe an extra blanket to keep warm while you cuddle and enjoy the scenery. It’ll be a nice ending and give you and your partner something to remember.

Lastly, please respect the moment. This is supposed to be a fun and frivolous act; not the time for bondage and whips. Keep the dirty deeds to filthy, hobo-infested bathrooms. This should be a time to make love, rather than just have violent sex.

Note: Sex in public is illegal; you can be cited for indecent exposure. Also, it isn’t appropriate everywhere. Having some poor, innocent child witness your partner ravishing you will probably give them nightmares.

The probable outcome for being caught having sex in public is usually a warning or a fine and that’s about it. Don’t worry, you won’t get arrested…unless you are doing some really freaky stuff.

If you have a wild side – try it! Have fun but be respectful.

Ashley can be reached at: [email protected]