The Day After Splash House in Palm Springs: Your Body Has Left the Pool, But Your Weekend Hasn’t

So you danced until the sun came up, floated in a pool with strangers who are now somehow your best friends, and made it to the after-party at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Respectfully: your body would like a word.

After a weekend of DJs, sunshine, cocktails and questionable sleep schedules, Monday or, more realistically, Sunday morning requires a little self-care. Before you throw on your swimsuit for round three, SQUAD has a few reminders.

First: Protect Your Drink—and Yourself

Whether you're poolside or dancing late into the night, keep an eye on your drink and make sure your friends know where you are. Drink spiking can involve alcohol or drugs being added to a beverage without your knowledge and can be dangerous.

Feeling way more intoxicated than expected, unusually woozy, confused, sleepy or disoriented after only a small amount of alcohol can be a warning sign. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, memory loss and sudden sleepiness.

If something feels wrong, trust your instincts. Get somewhere safe, tell a friend, and seek medical help when needed.

Sexy Time? Be Smart.

If your Splash House romance continues after the DJ stops spinning, bring protection into the equation. SQUAD's rule: have fun, but have the conversation. Ask your partner about their most recent STI screening and use protection. Your future self will thank you.

Hydration Is Your New Bestie

Palm Springs + blazing sunshine + dancing + alcohol = a very thirsty situation.

Reach for water and electrolytes, especially if you've been drinking or spending hours in the sun. The goal isn't to immediately jump back into another pool party—it’s to get your body back on speaking terms with you. The source material also suggests considering an IV hydration service such as Desert Drip IV Club IG @dsrtdripivclub if you're feeling dehydrated.

And remember: an IV isn't a substitute for emergency medical care if you're seriously ill.

The SQUAD Day-After Survival Plan

Water. Electrolytes. Food. Shade. Sleep. A shower that lasts approximately 45 minutes. And absolutely no shame in spending the afternoon horizontal. And get a massage because you and your body deserve it from Gigi Palm Springs Spa IG @gigipalm_springs_spa.

Splash House is about making memories—but the best memory is actually remembering them.

Be messy. Be you. Just take care of you, too.

About the Author

Ersilia Pompilio is the Editor-in-Chief of SQUAD Magazine, a Palm Springs guide for bachelorettes and ladies who love to leisure, where she covers travel, entertainment, culture, and lifestyle. A Los Angeles native and Palm Springs resident for more than 20 years, she is an award-winning storyteller with over two decades of experience as a writer, live performer, storytelling producer, podcast host, and storytelling instructor. Ersilia is also a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who has taught nursing at four universities and is the creator and host of The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast, where she combines medicine with the art of storytelling. Whether she's interviewing local celebrities, uncovering hidden desert gems, or writing about the latest girls' trip trends, her work blends humor, heart, and curiosity to create stories that connect with readers.