Is it really necessary?
It is not necessary, per se, but it does help a lot.
Peeing after sex is usually done (and recommended) to avoid Urinary Tract Infections, or also known as UTI's.
Peeing after sex helps push out bacteria that may have entered your urethra during sex. Although this isn't 100% guaranteed, it does help a lot.
Women have a short space between the urethra and the bladder, which makes it easier for bacteria to reach the bladder and cause a UTI.
This very rare for men since their distance from the urethra to their bladder is much larger.
What if you don't have penetrative sex?
Then you should be good to go, since bacteria may have not even found its way to the urinal tract.
How soon should you pee?
Ideally, within 30 minutes of having the sexual intercourse to reap most of the benefits of peeing after sex. However, the sooner the better.
Does this help prevent other type of infections?
Peeing after sex can only prevent UTI's, however, it cannot prevent STI's (Sexual transmitted infections), other infections or pregnancy.
Once semen goes into the vagina, there is no going back. Those little guys are travelling as fast as possible upwards to try and fertilize that egg.
What are the symptoms of a UTI?
They are usually not fun.
Urinary tract infections don't always cause signs and symptoms, but when they do they may include:
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- A burning sensation when urinating
- Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
- Urine that appears cloudy
- Urine that appears red, bright pink or cola-colored — a sign of blood in the urine
- Strong-smelling urine
- Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone
Should I go see a doctor?
You should go see a doctor as soon as possible if you start presenting one of the following symptoms:
- You have any pain, burning, or other problems when you pee.
- You notice blood in your urine.
- You start to pee often and in small amounts.
- You have to urinate very urgently.
- You have back pain or pain in the area over your bladder.
- You notice that your urine appears cloudy or dark, or that it smells bad.
- You get a fever or chills.