The reason why women are banned on a waterslide has been revealed amid reports that a female diver went down it anyway.
Now, it may seem a little strange that in this day and age we still have gendered activities, but before you jump to conclusions, there might actually be a good reason behind this one.
Located in Austria's Area 47 water park is a near-vertical slide that can reach speeds up to 80 km/h. The drop has been dubbed as 'Europe's fastest water slide', and only certain riders can use it due to the harmful health effects that tend to affect women more than men.
But one woman did not seem to heed the warning as she decided to give the attraction a go.
Australian diving champion Rhiannan Iffland decided that she would check it out, posting a video of her ride on Instagram.
The video shows the seven-time Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion gripping the slide’s overhead bar and preparing herself by tightly crossing her legs before launching down the chute.
“Here for a good time not a long time! Another YOLO moment," she captioned the now-viral video.
However, her followers were quick to warn her about the risks of women going down the slide with many of them telling the star about “water slide enema.”
Now, for those of you who might not be aware, many waterparks - including this one - warn female riders against using certain rides because they can lead to severe injuries and infections in women due to what’s colloquially referred to as a “waterslide enema,” which occurs when forceful water pressure enters the body during high-speed slides.
A study published by the National Library of Medicine explains that “water under high pressure can produce vaginal injury,” likely the basis of the sign’s restriction.
And some women recalled their own experiences in the comments.
"Unfortunately I got a water slide enema,” wrote one user. "Peed out half the swimming pool in the toilet from my butt. I literally couldn’t stand upright after it happened. Weirdest thing I’ve ever experienced."
"I got the worst enema on that slide bahaha you are brave girl," another added.
A third also commented: "The amount of people that don’t understand why women aren’t supposed to go on this slide is scary!"
And this person said: "OMG I had no idea it had a name. Water slide enema, this perfectly describes what happened to me."
Speaking to News.au.com, Iffland said: "It was never my intent to mock the safety regulations of this water slide.
"A person's safety is paramount and I am constantly weighing up any danger with my job. To suggest otherwise, is wrong," she added.
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