Athletes check out 'anti-sex’ beds in 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what their verdict is
Image of the "anti-sex" beds in 2024 Paris Olympics.
As athletes are gathering to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the “anti-sex” bed is again in the limelight as players share what the cardboard bed actually looks like. Many athletes have actually tried to check the durability of these "anti-sex" beds and tried to understand how strong they are.
British diver and Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley on Monday (July 22) shared a glimpse of the controversial bed on TikTok, as he tested its capacity to withstand sexual activity.
“This is cardboard,” the diver said, as he filmed the bedpost and headboard. "As you can see, it’s like a box," he added.
He also shared the visuals of the mattress topper and a thin mattress on a cardboard base. “Then, we get our own Paris ’24 [comforter],” he said.
The 30-year-old also tested the stability of the bed by jumping up and down, and said, “As you can see, they’re pretty sturdy.”
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These "anti-sex" beds were also tested by Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan who recorded himself stomping, jumping and bouncing on the bed.
“Nope, they pass the test,” the athlete said, as the video ended. He added, “It’s fake! Fake news!”
Australian tennis players Daria Saville and Ellen Perez also checked the strength of the bed.
Irish gymnastRhys McClenaghan also checked out the bed."When I tested them last time, they withstood my testing. Maybe I wasn't rigorous enough..." he stated.
“Anti-sex” beds takes centre stage in Olympics
The Olympians have been excited to check out the “anti-sex” beds which first appeared in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and received poor reviews from some athletes.
Team USA runner Paul Chelimo had then said that the selection of cardboard beds was “aimed at avoiding intimacy among athletes.”
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“Beds will be able to withstand the weight of a single person to avoid situations beyond sports. I see no problem for distance runners, even 4 of us can do," he added.
Amid various rumours regarding the inclusion of the cardboard beds, Paris officials said to Reuters in May that they chose this material to “ensure minimal environmental impact and a second life for all equipment used during the short period of the Games.”
“It goes without saying that the quality of the furniture has been rigorously tested to ensure it is robust, comfortable and appropriate for all the athletes who will use it, and who span a very broad range of body types," the statement added.
(With inputs from agencies)