Twitch's Hot Tub Streams Explained as Platform Introduces New Category for Videos On 5/24/21 at 12:43 PM EDT On May 21, popular streaming platform Twitch announced, and immediately introduced, a new genre section for the categorizing of streams titled: "Pools, Hot Tubs and Beaches." The change may have been implemented with immediate effect, but the discussion surrounding the genre has been happening a long time. Hot tub streams are exactly what they sound like. Twitch streamers broadcast live from their at-home hot tubs in swimwear, often simply talking to their audience, but occasionally doing activities like playing online chess. Since 2020, hot tubs streams have risen in popularity, with streams racking up views and making creators some of the most-viewed on Twitch. Creators like Kaitlyn 'Amouranth' Siragusa and Jenelle "Indiefoxx" Dagres are leaders in the genre. Amouranth even told Kotaku she can earn over $1000 a day while streaming directly from the tub.