Peeing After Sex Doesn't Prevent Infections, But It's Important To Do It: Why

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Going to urinate after having sex to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI) is a very common recommendation that is usually made to women. But it turns out that there is not much scientific evidence to support this idea.

A study published in a journal called Evidence-based practice found that, overall, this action does not seem to make a difference.

In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) does not include urinating after have sex in their tips to prevent urinary tract infections.

However, we must consider the friction that occurs at the time of intercourse because there are bacteria that live in the genitals that can enter the urethra,

and this makes possible the condition in the area. The true recommendations

• Washes the skin around the anus and genital area.
• Drink lots of liquids ( including water) to remove bacteria from your urinary system.
  
  Empty your bladder as soon as you feel the urge or every two to three hours.

  They point out that factors such as being pregnant, having diabetes or going through the menopause can increase the risk of contracting a UTI.

  Some people seem to be more prone to them, for example if they have had UTIs before , your chances of getting one again are higher than someone who has never had one.

  That said, if you’ve been peeing after of sex, there is no need to give up that habit. While there is no conclusive evidence that it helps, there is also no conclusive evidence that it hurts, or even that it is useless.

  What we are sure is that urinating after sex does not prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

  In case of pregnancy, sperm go to the vagina,

  not the urethra. These two openings are close to each other, but they are not the same, and the urine that comes out of the urethra has no influence on what happens in the vagina, cervix, or uterus.

  Finally, neither there is a scientific basis for this custom avoid the risk of contracting HIV, chlamydia, herpes or any other infection sexually transmitted

  Ideally, use condoms, be aware of the increased risk of anal sex or other acts that can result in skin lesions, and make sure you get the HPV vaccine and hepatitis B, both of which can be transmitted sexually.

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