Have You Been Caught Having Sex? What to Do When Sex Isn’t So Private

Expert tips to help you live down a most embarrassing moment

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You thought you were being so clever. And discreet. You had guests over for days and all you wanted was an opportunity to spend a little alone time with your partner. You were both horny as hell and figured no one would notice if you disappeared for a little while.

But then, the unthinkable happened: One of your guests walked into your carefully-selected lovemaking location. You’ve been caught in the act of having sex! Now what?

Someone walking in on you having sex is bad enough — especially if it’s not in your own home — but how you handle the situation can make it even worse. So how do you prevent this embarrassing moment from becoming a full-on humiliation that causes careless whispers and flushed faces for years to come? I spoke to some sex and relationship experts for advice on how to handle this most uncomfortable moment.

Don’t Keep Going

First and foremost, you want to stop having sex when you’ve been caught. However, what you do next depends on the unique situation, according to Caitlin V. Neal, resident sexologist at Royal.