Peeing After Sex

The urge to pee following sex is incredibly common! Have you ever wondered why though? Here are a few reasons why you may be experiencing this feeling:
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* Bladder spasms, every now and then both men and women can experience bladder spasms following penetration or ejaculation. These contractions won’t make you pee or become incontinent. These aren’t dangerous and should resolve themself, however if you experience these regularly they may be the symptom of a greater issue and you should consult your doctor. Some suggestions for resolution might be to empty your bladder before sex and take a regular probiotic.
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* The next possible reason is for the ladies: uterine contractions. As most women experience body contractions during orgasms, the uterus is no exception. As the bladder is located very closely to the uterus, uterine contractions can bump the bladder around causing the feeling of needing to pee.
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* UTIs can also be a common reason that you feel the need to pee following sex. 75% of UTIs are related to penetrative sexual experiences. .
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So the million dollar question... should you pee after sex? Yes! Peeing after sex helps flush bacteria from the urethra. It can also beneficial to pee before sex in terms of comfort - if you’re feeling the urge to pee throughout your sexual play it will likely increase discomfort and take you out of the moment.