The Importance of Going To The Loo After Sex

You have probably heard that peeing after sex is rather crucial. Especially if you are wanting to avoid a UTI otherwise known as a urinary tract infection.

But this doesn’t mean you have to race to the bathroom once you have completed the deed. So keep reading to find out everything you need to know when it comes to peeing after sex.

Let’s start by discussing UTIs and what they are. A UTI occurs when bacteria travels up the urethra where they then multiply. From here they may even enter your bladder or your kidneys. Therefore sex is often associated with UTIs because sexual intercourse introduces bacteria from the anus to the urethra and then into a women’s urinary tract.

So this is why peeing after sex can help you prevent UTIs. Peeing after sex is known to help flush out bacteria before it can make its way to the bladder. There is no exact timeline as to when you should go to the toilet after having sex but it is crucial that you do so before deciding to go to sleep for a full 7 hours.

Another factor which can prevent UTIs is that if you are needing to wee, do not hold it in. Holding urine in your bladder for a long period of time may allow any existing bacteria to proliferate, also it is just straight up uncomfortable. So if you need the toilet just go.

Here are a few tips which can reduce your risk of UTI’s:

• Wipe your vagina from back to front
• Drink lots of water, aim for at least 8 glasses a day
• Perhaps change your birth control pill

Some people are just more prone to UTIs than others. If you have more than two UTIs within 6 months or three in a year consider yourself prone to UTIs. If this sounds familiar we suggest you speak to a doctor about treatment options and medications that you can take to prevent an infection.

However, most people really get UTIs even if they don’t typically pee right after sex. Therefore if it has never been a problem for you then whether or not you wee after sex won’t make much of a difference to you. Either way be thankful for being UTI-free.

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