During sexual intercourse, the genital organs of both genders come into direct contact. If adequate safety measures are not taken, cross-infection can occur. For many people, the most perplexing question is whether they should urinate immediately after intercourse.
Should you urinate immediately after sexual intercourse?
Men should preferably avoid urinating immediately
After sexual intercourse, it is not recommended for men to urinate right away as this can easily cause physical damage. It is best to rest for about half an hour before going to the bathroom. This is because the penis does not immediately become flaccid after sex, and the engorged spongy tissue can press against the urethra, increasing resistance and making urination particularly difficult. Forcing urination can increase pressure within the urethra, allowing bacteria and metabolic waste in the urine to flow back into the prostate through the prostatic ducts, causing pain. Over time, this can lead to conditions like prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis. Therefore, it's advisable to wait until the body is completely relaxed before urinating.
Moreover, sexual activity consumes energy and accelerates blood circulation, causing the blood vessels throughout the body to expand. Smoking immediately after can lead to the rapid absorption of harmful substances from the cigarette. Tar, carbon monoxide, and nicotine in cigarettes can cause the smooth muscle of the penile cavernous tissue to contract, damage blood vessels, and inhibit blood flow, potentially leading to erectile dysfunction. Additionally, it is also not advisable for men to fall asleep immediately after intercourse because the soporific effect of sleep, combined with the stimulation from vigorous activity, can prolong feelings of fatigue into the next day, leading to back pain and overall lethargy. Instead, after sex, one should drink a glass of water, relax completely, and take a shower before going to bed.
Women should urinate immediately
After sexual intercourse, women often feel the need to urinate because the genital organs are squeezed during friction, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and nothing to worry about. The female urethral opening is adjacent to the vaginal opening, and during sexual activity, the urethral opening can be stimulated and compressed, inducing the urge to urinate. Additionally, when the bladder stores about 400 milliliters of urine, the sensation to urinate occurs. During intercourse, pressure on the bladder can increase internal pressure and induce the urge to urinate. Women should promptly urinate as this is largely related to their physiological structure. Delaying urination can allow bacteria to enter the vagina, leading to urinary tract infections. Immediate urination can help expel bacteria and toxins adhered to the urethral opening and bladder.
Friendly reminder
The need to urinate after sex largely depends on gender. Women should urinate promptly after intercourse to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections. During summer sexual activities, it is important to keep warm and avoid catching a cold.
