3 Things Every Woman Should Do After Sex

There are a bunch of things we do before sex to make the experience a good one. What we often forget is that it's also what we do after that can actually save us from a lot of unpleasantness. Here are a few things every woman should try and do after sex.

1. Go Pee

Seriously. You've probably heard this one many times before, but hear it again because it's important. While it may seem like a task to get out of bed and take that short walk to the loo post sex, it could save you from a lot of pain. Bacteria are everywhere. Penetration during intercourse allows for these bacteria to get closer to the urethra. Women have a shorter urethra as compared to men, which makes it easier for bacteria to travel to the bladder. This makes women more susceptible to UTIs. Peeing after sex helps flush some of these bacteria out of the urethra and reduces the risk of a UTI. Come on, you can go back to cuddling after peeing - it only takes a minute.

2. Hydrate Yourself

Sex is a workout. No matter what position you're trying, you are putting in physical effort. Not drinking enough water after vigorous activity could dehydrate your body. So it's as important for you to hydrate yourself post sex as it is after a session at the gym. Plus, it'll also help you pass urine quickly and flush out some of that UTI causing bacteria.

3. Keep It Clean

Using a soap down there that is scented is not such a good idea, but using a fragrance-free soap can prove helpful. Clean the area around your vagina post sex to help get rid of infection causing bacteria. All you have to do is take a soft, clean cloth with some soap and water and gently clean the area, using front to back motion. Internal cleaning is not necessary as the vagina has its own cleaning mechanism. Make sure that you thoroughly clean the area that is easily visible to you, though.