If you have a penis, you don’t need to always pees after sex; but if you have a vagina, you should pee after sex. You might hear that before. It can reduce the chances of getting urinary tract infections (UTIs). You should pee immediately after a hookup if you are prone to getting UTIs. However, that doesn’t mean to jump out of bed and run to the washroom.
But if you don’t go sprinting to the toilet after sex, what happens to you? According to Dr Alyssa Dweck, author of The Complete A to Z for your V, post-sex urination helps cleanse the urethra from most harmful bacteria that are introduced during intercourse away from the urethra and have fewer chances of getting urinary tract infection. UTI occurs when bacteria or germs enter the urinary tract, usually through the urethra, and can travel to the bladder. Pre-sex peeing can also be beneficial because it decompresses the bladder for comfort. On the other hand, peeing after intercourse is especially important for those have a vagina. As per female anatomy, the urethra is closer to the vagina and the rectum. Having sex, there is a higher chance of displacing bacteria from the urethra to the rectum area through the vagina. There are also chances to spread all these bacteria outside or inside the vagina. Although it is not a proven way to prevent sex-related UTIs, it’s an easy way to try. It is so, flushing out them.
Sex between Penis and Vagina
However, urinating could be most important for women after getting the penis into the vagina or using toys during vaginal sex. The female urethra, where urine is released, is close to the vaginal opening. The path from the urethra to the bladder is short, so the bacteria can’t travel far to cause UTIs. For that reason, females are 30 times more likely to get UTIs than males. But if anyone isn’t prone to UTIs, peeing after sex may not be as critical— but it wouldn’t be a bad idea.
The male urethra releases urine and semen, though mostly not simultaneously, where urinating isn’t as important to men after vaginal intercourse. Because the urethra is much longer. The bacteria have to travel far to cause UTIs. But if he goes to the rectum area for anal relations, the most beneficial thing is to use condoms to avoid getting sex-related UTIs. So, the man can touch the anywhere he wants the vulva without having to worry about increasing the risk of UTIs. However, suppose the man performs oral sex or cunnilingus, which makes oral contact with the clitoris and urethral opening. In that case, bacteria can come from the tongue and mouth into the urethra or vice-versa. Overall, for males, peeing after sex is less important than for females.
When you Should
While there are many sex rumours like you might have run immediately after sex. As per Dweck, you may consider a reasonable period for urinating after sex. So you can enjoy post-sex cuddles. If you are already prone to getting UTIs frequently, you should be urinating immediately but not run like hell. Some other sources found that ideally, you should pee within 30 minutes after having sex to get the UTI-prevention benefits.
Above all, constantly peeing after sex doesn’t prevent the chance of getting UTIs. Still, it can be considered a risk factor. So next time before play, you might look for a toilet nearby.
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