Benefits Of Small Peek After Sexual Relations For Health Reproduction

JAKARTA - Many people may have heard suggestions for urinating after sex. Although it sounds simple, it turns out that this has certain medical reasons. But it's important to know that urinating after sex is not something that must be done, especially if you don't feel like urinating.

One of the main benefits of urinating after intercourse is to help prevent urinary tract infection (ISK) or urine tract infection (UTI). When a person urinates, urine helps throw bacteria that may enter the urinary tract during sexual activity.

"Disposal of small water after sex can help reduce the risk of infection due to bacteria that may enter the uretra," explains Dr. Lauren Stewart, a female pelvic reconstruction and treatment surgeon at NYU Langone Health, quoted from the Health page.

According to him, this habit is not something that must be done and has no definite benefits other than that.

Dr. Stewart adds urination after intercourse is harmless. So, if you feel more comfortable doing it, there's no reason to stop. Even so, urinating has no effect on pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection (IMS).

Some people think urination after sex can prevent pregnancy, but this assumption is wrong. Urin comes out through uretra, while sperm enter the vagina through different channels. So urinating after sex can't prevent pregnancy, even if it is done a few seconds after ejaculation.

To prevent pregnancy, there are several contraceptive methods that are more effective and adaptable to the needs of each individual. Some of them are the use of hormonal contraceptives such as pills, patches, implants, or KB injections.

In addition, the use of condoms, both male and female condoms is also a practical choice and at the same time helps prevent sexually transmitted infections.

Other methods that can be considered include the use of diaphragms, contraceptives in the uterus (IUD), and vaginal rings that function to release hormones to prevent conception.

Pelution also cannot prevent IMS. IMS occurs due to bacteria or viruses that infect reproductive organs, and urine cannot clean the area because the urinary tract is separate from the vagina.

"Dispose of small water after sex will not remove bacteria or viruses from the vagina because urinary holes are different from vaginal holes," explains Dr. Stewart.

The most effective way to prevent IMS is to use condoms and carry out IMS tests regularly with your partner.

Sexual activity does increase the risk of ISK, especially in people with vaginas, because theiruretra channels are shorter and their positions are close to the vagina and anus. This makes it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder.

Urinating after intercourse can help reduce the risk of the ISK, although it does not guarantee complete prevention.

Several other ways that can help prevent urinary tract infection (ISK) include maintaining cleanliness and daily habits.

It is recommended to drink enough water every day so that urine remains smooth and help remove bacteria from the urinary tract. It is better to shower more often than bathing in the tub, because bathing can make it easier for bacteria to enter the genital area.

In addition, make it a habit to urinate immediately when you feel like it and avoid holding it for too long. Use soft soap and do not contain fragrances to clean the genital area, and always clean from the front to the back after urinating to prevent the displacement of bacteria from the anus to the urinary tract.

Some people may feel a painful sensation or heat when urinating after sex. Usually this is harmless and will disappear on their own. This sensation can be caused by vaginal irritation after intercourse.

However, if the pain of urination does not go away, this can be caused by various factors that need to be watched out for. Some of the causes may include pressure on the bladder due to kidney stones or ovarian cysts, body reactions to certain types of drugs, as well as irritation caused by products such as soap, lubricants or other chemicals.

In addition, a feeling of pain can also be a sign of sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, or infections in the vagina that require further medical treatment.

Consult to a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as:

- Back pain or side abdomen

- Urin is cloudy, bloody, or unpleasant

- Fever, chills, or excessive fatigue

- Often urinating or incontinence

- Pain that lasts more than a day

- Whiteness is abnormal or accompanied by odor

- Nausea, vomiting, or weight loss suddenly