Sex and its related activities have more sides to them than their enjoyable side and reproduction objectives. Women are advised to pee before and after sex. Some follow it religiously while others, well, do not see it as a big deal.
Most women complain that keeping up with that routine, can be difficult.
Let’s just say before the sex, everyone is heated and aiming for other places except the washroom, and after the activity, you are too tired to choose to drag yourself to the washroom to do your business over sleeping right away.
Studies have shown that most patients with Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) confessed to not urinating prior to and after sex. This is not to say that sex, is the main cause of UTI.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any region of the urinary system, most commonly the urethra and bladder.
Compared to men, women have a higher risk of getting a UTI. Why is it the case? The vagina and anus are near the female urethra. This implies that bacteria in these locations can easily move to the urethra. Additionally, women have a shorter urethra than men, who have a long urethra. This implies that bacteria that enter the urethra have an easier time getting to the bladder.
Your urinary tract, a little opening above your vagina, may come into contact with bacteria during intercourse. Peeing after sex helps flush those germs out. If you don’t pee after sex, you could get a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Aside from being on the lookout for UTI, urinating before sex makes it more enjoyable. It eliminates the need to pee in the middle of sex, especially when you’re at the height of your ecstasy.
Some UTI signs could include, a persistently intense urge to urinate all the time, a burning sensation when urinating, Pelvic pain, frequent urination, and passing little volumes of pee.
Having blood in your pee or experiencing signs of blood when urinating are further indications.
Akua Karle Okyere
Akua Karle Okyere is a lifestyle blogger at The Vocal Ghanaian and also a PR technician. She enjoys researching on travels and tours and writing fictional stories in her leisure time.