The connection between a bottle of water and implied sex is a well-established trope, primarily in visual media like film, television, and music videos. It's a form of visual shorthand that uses subtext and symbolism to communicate without explicit dialogue or imagery.

Here’s a breakdown of how the correlation works:

1. The Primary Symbolism: Hydration After Exertion

This is the most direct and common association.

· Physical Demands: Sex is physically strenuous. It raises the heart rate, burns calories, and can cause sweating.
· The Aftermath: A character chugging a bottle of water immediately after a scene that implies sex acts as a logical, non-verbal cue for the audience. It says, "We just engaged in an intense physical activity, and now I need to rehydrate."
· Replacing the Explicit: Instead of showing the sex act itself, the filmmaker shows the consequence—the need for hydration. It's a clever and efficient way to transition from an intimate moment back to the main narrative.

2. Metaphorical and Sensual Connections

The properties of water and the act of drinking it can be highly sensual.

· Fluidity and Sensuality: Water is often used as a metaphor for fluidity, release, and the body. The way an actor drinks the water—gulping desperately, letting it spill—can mirror the intensity and release of the sexual act itself.
· Oral Fixation: The act of putting the bottle to one's lips and drinking is an intimate and slightly suggestive action. It focuses on the mouth, which is an erogenous zone.
· Cooling Down: Sex can be "hot and heavy." The water serves as a way to "cool down," both literally (lowering body temperature) and figuratively (returning to a state of calm after passion).