You really, really need to stop wearing underwear after sex. Here's why:
We've all heard it a million times: always pee after sex — to avoid a urinary tract infection , gynecologists say. Okay, but what else should you do as you bask in the afterglow, and how exactly do these moves keep your vagina in top shape? We posed the question to Sara Twogood, MD, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine.
Peeing post-sex is especially important if you're prone to UTIs, as many women are. But if you're lucky enough to have dealt with this common infection, do yourself a favor and hit the toilet following your sex session. Lowering your odds of crazy-painful UTI symptoms such as pain and blood in your urine will be well worth the two-minute hike to the bathroom.
"Moisture is something we want to avoid, especially to women who are prone to yeast infections," Dr. Twogood says. No need to wipe hard or towel off vigorously; blotting your vagina dry will do the trick. If you feel like you need a more intense wipe-down, wash with plain water and unscented soap, and dry thoroughly, she advises.
Just don't use fragrant or scented soaps or go overboard lathering up. "The vagina, with its natural secretions and acidic environment," Dr. Twogood says, will cleanse itself. "You don’t need to do anything after sex to 'clean' it out,'" she adds.If you don't want to sleep in the buff, pull on a nightgown or loose, breathable pajama bottoms. Just keep the clingy panties off until morning, or you might set you up for an infection.
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