So, what actually is true?

As with all words of wisdom, there are truths intermingled with misconceptions that can be hard to separate.

This article explores whether peeing after sex can help prevent UTIs, pregnancy, or STIs.

Is Peeing After Sex Healthy?

This may be more important for females than for males.

Should Everyone Pee After Sex?

Females

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are unquestionably linked to sexual intercourse in females.

The link is so strong that sexually-acquired UTIs are sometimes referred to as “honeymoon cystitis.”

This can force bacteria into the urethra.

It can also irritate urethral tissues, making them more vulnerable to infection.

It is relatively rare for males to get UTIs.

In addition, the male urethra is also the tube through which theyejaculate(cum).

Therefore, if a male ejaculates, any bacteria present at the meatus is easily flushed out.

That doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea for males to pee after sex.

The same may not be true with regard to anal sex.

There is currently no evidence that peeing after anal sex reduces the risk of urethritis or a UTI.

How Soon After Sex Should I Pee?

There isn’t a specific recommendation for the timing of peeing after sex.

Can Peeing After Sex Prevent UTIs?

To date, a great many studies have suggested that it can.

The theory is that peeing after sex can flush anybacteriaout of the urethra before it can establish an infection.

With that said, the findings are neither unanimous nor consistent.

There are some studies that didn’t find any relationship between peeing after sex and the risk of UTIs.

Can Peeing After Sex Prevent Pregnancy?

Can Peeing After Sex Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections?

However, to date, there is no evidence that peeing after sex prevents STIs in females or males.

This is because the route of infection for most STIs is very different from that of a UTI.

With a UTI, the bacteria will typically travel up the urethra to establish an infection in the bladder.

Why Does It Burn When I Pee?

There are several reasons fordysuria(painful urination) that may or may not be connected to sex.

With that said, the evidence remains split as to whether the practice actually helps.

In the end, itmayhelp and certainly won’t hurt.

Peeing after sex has not been shown to prevent pregnancy or contracting an STI in females or males.

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