Waist beads have been worn for generations by Ghanaians to accentuate and mold a woman’s physique. It is perfectly fine to bathe, shower, swim, exercise, and have sex in traditional African waist beads strung on cotton string. Once tied on securely they become an intimate extension of you, and you do everything in them. Just be mindful not to yank on them while pulling your pants down to use the restroom.