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writes:What happens after sex, I mean should you wash or is going to the toilet ok. I am never to sure when people say you should douche after sex, I have heard that douching to much can cause UTIs. Reply to this Question
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reader, lovejunkie  +, writes (16 November 2009):
 Douching is not safe after sex. Your best solution is to pee afterwards. That flushes you out safely then in a couple of days you can douche but don't do it too often, because those chemicals are not natural and should only be one about once a month, preferrably after your monthly period. Not after sex.
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reader, Deema +, writes (15 November 2009):
 Well as a lady with a husband from a different culture where they HAVE to shower after sex or the kingdom of hell will fall on their heads - or something like that :))) - personally I think for your own sake you need to pee, clean up the area even if its only with wet wipes unless you aren't using condoms, in which case its probably better to use a little more water just because of the odour. I also agree that oral sex seems to cause more problems than anything, so I would especially use wet wipes after that. Other than that, nothing to worry about. Enjoy.
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 November 2009): Here is just one of many articles that you can find on douching:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/yeast-infection/douching.aspx
Over the years, my wife has had several yeast infections and several cases of UTIs. We have searched medical articles, discussions and she has discussed it with her gynecologist. Here is what we have found to be recommended and to be successful for preventing UTIs and yeast infections.
- Don't douche with anything - water, vinegar or OTC preparations. They upset the natural bacterial balance in the vagina and can make it more likely to get a yeast infection.
Pee and wash withing 15 minutes or so of having sex, especially oral sex on you. It seems to be especially important for oral sex, as there is a lot of bacteria in the mouth. Peeing will wash the bacteria out of the urethra and help prevent it from getting up to the bladder and washing will help prevent it from getting to the urethra.
It is a cuddle and mood killer to get up and wash after sex, but it is more of a sex killer if you get a UTI or yeast infection. Doing the above might not totally eliminate them, but my wife has never gotten a UTI if she washes and pees soon after sex, especially oral.
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reader, hijacked_dignity  +, writes (15 November 2009):
 Douching is not a healthy resort to cleaning up after sex. It's not really safe for any type of vaginal clean up. Your body has a natural way of taking care of things after sex as far as UTI's are concerned, and that's called urination. After you have sex, there is this natural urge to pee. Urination helps clean out the tract and creates a better and much cleaner environment. There are also other steps to prevent UTI's from happening.
Such as making sure that when you wipe yourself, wipe front to back instead of back to front. Don't EVER have vaginal sex penetration after anal penetration(if that's something you do). Drink certain juices (cranberry juice), along with other rather small and easy steps. But as far as sex is concerned, just make sure that you've showered sometime recently for hygienic reasons and take that bathroom break after a romp. Douching is not necessary and neither is jumping into a shower after you're done. Cheers!
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reader, Tine +, writes (15 November 2009):
 try using one of them feminine washs after sex or they do like an initmate wipe type of thing to clean yourself up with. They are P.H balanced and are quite sensitive to your skin. Personally i like to wash after sex however everyones opinions may vary. Maybe excusing yourself straight after sex to have a wash may seem a little rude though. Going to the toilet is also fine too.
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reader, Legioness +, writes (15 November 2009):
 I'd advise against douching personally. Try taking a shower or washing after intercourse instead.
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