Expert Opinion, Not Using Underwear After Sex Is Beneficial For Health

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JAKARTA - There are probably many women, including you, who feel embarrassed or don't like not wearing panties to bed after sex. In fact, this is not a matter of liking or disliking, but rather a matter of vaginal health and your body.

Sara Twogood, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, launches from Womantalk, Thursday, October 7, by not wearing underwear, then it will help air out of the vagina and let it breathe thereby reducing the risk of yeast infections or other itchy conditions. Then, even if your bladder is not full, try to urinate so that the flow of urine helps flush bacteria out of the urethra. This is important to reduce the risk of contracting a urinary tract infection or UTI.

Lastly, don't forget to wash and dry your vagina after urinating. Having sex makes your vagina wet and messy due to sperm, sweat, and vaginal secretions. Use a towel or toilet paper to clean it. This is to prevent bacteria and yeast that can thrive in damp conditions, increasing your chances of getting an infection.

“If you feel you need a more intense cleaning, wash with plain water and unscented soap, and dry thoroughly. Don't use scented soap because the vagina will clean itself so you don't have to do anything after sex to clean it,” says Dr. Sarah.

If you've done all of that and sleep barefoot after sex, but feel itchy, sore, or even vaginal bleeding, Dr. Sara advised to immediately consult a general practitioner or gynecologist to get the right treatment.