30 Aug Can You Put Your Head Underwater in a Hot Tub?

Generally, submerging your head in hot water is a bad idea—especially somewhere communal.

Water between 102 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit breeds bacteria, a reason why hot tubs require sanitation. Thankfully, bathing your legs or torso in the water does not fully expose you to these potential bacteria.

However, your nose, eyes, ears and mouth give easy ingress to your body, meaning you are more likely to catch an illness or infection with your head underwater.

16 Aug Should You Hot Tub after a Grueling Workout?

Hot tubs relax the body and ease everyday aches and pains. For this reason, many athletes own spas or frequent them on rest days. Although your hot tub might tempt you into a brief soak after a workout, doing so may do more harm than good.

09 Aug That Moment When a Friend Spills in the Spa

Owning a hot tub gives you an excuse to host get-togethers with friends and family. Unless you adopt a no-food-or-drink policy, you can expect the occasional spill. After all, heat exacerbates the effects of alcohol, meaning your guests will get clumsier.

02 Aug How to Improve Group Hot Tub Hygiene

Some people shy away from public hot tubs for hygienic reasons. If improperly cared for, hot tubs can become cesspools and breeding grounds for bacteria. So when hosting spa events, you'll need to assuage these concerns to get your friends in the water. Here are a few ways to keep the hot tub hygienic for all.