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Cardboard Beds Return for Paris 2024 Olympics

The so-called 'anti-sex' beds, first introduced in Tokyo 2020, aim to promote sustainability but have sparked rumors about deterring intimacy among athletes.

  • The International Olympic Committee cites sustainability as the reason for using cardboard beds.
  • Beds can support up to 441 pounds, debunking rumors they are designed to collapse during intimate activities.
  • Athletes have historically found ways to circumvent the limitations of these beds.
  • Paris 2024 organizers emphasize environmental impact reduction with the recyclable bed frames.
  • Social media and headlines have sensationalized the beds' purpose, despite official clarifications.
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