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Explained: Why athletes are being warned about one-night stands or casual sex
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Learn how athletes can face unexpected doping risks from casual sexual encounters. Experts have warned that even kissing could lead to failed drug tests and may impact their careers in the long run.
Athletes around the world recently got a surprising new warning about avoiding casual relationships or they may risk failing drug tests. It might sound unusual, but experts say it’s a real concern.
In recent times, a new trend has popped up where elite athletes are testing positive for banned drugs, not because they intentionally cheated, but because they had intimate contact with someone who used these substances.
This has become especially tricky with social media, where casual hookups mean the athlete might never meet the person again and may not get the chance the prove their innocence.
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