Why It’s Important To Urinate After Sex

 

 

If you want to enjoy a lovely intimate relationship with your partner, one thing you need to worry about is having an excellent sexual health.

You know how when you have an orgasm, it can feel like every muscle in your body is contracting? Many muscles do contract when you orgasm — and that can include your uterus.
Uterine contractions are typical during orgasm, and the bladder sits anatomically in close proximity, which means that those uterine contractions can jostle your bladder around. Throw in the extra blood flow and engorgement present in the uterine/bladder area following an orgasm, and you have a situation where your bladder is very sensitive — and any pressure on it can feel intense.

And something as simple as peeing right after the end of the sexual act brings great benefits for you and your body, helping to fight infections that may endanger your physical well-being.

By having sex, those microbes and bacteria in the genital area and rectum can enter and accumulate in the urethra, running the risk of infection occur in the bladder. In fact, it has been shown that this is one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections in women, and that is why, in order to avoid it, experts stress the importance to urinate right after sex .

Furthermore, doctors say, unlike men, female ejaculation does not occur through the urethra so the only way to draw and expel all those substances or particles that are introduced during penetration is through urination, so it is recommended not to forget this, once completed intercourse. It is advised not to take your time and to urinate preferably within 45 minutes after penetration.

We also insist on the use of condoms as safer and more reliable way to protect against these infections and also of sexually transmitted diseases that can seriously jeopardize your health and that of your partner.

Once you are aware of the importance to urinate after sex, remember that maintaining good personal hygiene just before and after sex is also key to avoid infection in the urinary tract, protect your health and enjoy total comfort of your intimate encounters. Especially for women prone to cystitis, vaginal area should be washed with water and a little neutral pH soap at the end.

Seventy-five percent of UTIs are related to sexual intercourse, so it pays to be aware of your post-coital bladder tingles, even if they turn out to be nothing.
Urinating after intercourse serves as a preventative measure against UTIs, and notes that if you feel a phantom bladder fullness on the regular, but never seem to have a UTI, "it’s never a bad idea to check in with your gyno regularly for any persistent or chronic concerns." But if you feel phantom bladder pressure due to orgasmic contractions once in a blue moon, don't sweat it — and maybe have a few more orgasmic contractions, just to distract yourself.