Should You Pee After Se?

It's always a good idea to pee after sex, particularly for women. Because women's urethras are shorter than men's, bacteria can enter easily and cause a urinary tract infection. When you pee after sex, it may help flush out bacteria from the urethra. This helps prevent UTIs.

What happens when you don't pee after se?

Always pee after sex

If you don't pee after sex, you could get a urinary tract infection (UTI) — an easily treatable, but painful condition.

Why should you pee after se?

Peeing after sex may help to flush bacteria out of the urethra, thereby helping to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). It may be especially helpful for women, or people who are prone to UTIs. However, peeing after sex will not prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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