Some things we do involuntarily can have both negative and positive effects. That’s why it’s important to stay informed about all aspects of our lives. Because a simple habit can save us from many difficult situations or lead to unpleasant ones.
For the reasons mentioned above, we’re going to explain something you’ve probably been doing after being intimate with your partner. But if you’re not, consider the benefits, and if you feel comfortable, start doing it when the time is right. Although, I don’t know if you experience the same thing I do, but after sex with my partner, I often feel the urge to urinate.
The human body is so perfect that it acts almost like an autonomous machine, and we involuntarily do things that are very beneficial for its proper functioning. Urinating after sex is one of those activities that the body understands needs to be done. Without further ado, let’s get to the point and I’ll explain the advantages of doing so.
Immediately after sex, many women feel an urge to urinate, which is completely natural and serves an important function in the body. Midwife Bella Jamett explains that the uterus rests on the bladder and that during sex, the movement causes friction, resulting in the urge to go to the bathroom.
“During sexual activity, glomerular filtration in the kidneys increases, and it’s important to mention that when a woman reaches orgasm, the body releases sex hormones like oxytocin, which is directly related to pleasure. After sexual intercourse, urination, the urge to urinate, increases,” explains Katiuska Rojas, president of the College of Midwives of the Metropolitan Region. The specialist points out that this urine is pure water with a low concentration of urea or electrolytes; therefore, it’s normal for it not to be yellowish or odorless.
“The important thing is to urinate to prevent urinary tract infections, especially in women who are at risk of developing urinary tract infections or who suffer from kidney disease or diabetes,” says the midwife. On the other hand, if we hold it in, it can create a breeding ground for bacteria.
On the other hand, urinating helps cleanse the urethral area and the vulva, contributing to the protection of vaginal health from pathogens that may be present. Within the female sexual organs, the clitoris also plays a crucial role in this regard. “The most common bacteria that causes these urinary tract infections is Escherichia coli, and when our clitoris is vasodilated due to the sensation of pleasure, orgasm also protects the urethral area so that it is not endangered during sexual activity,” says Rojas. The expert explains that this action is like an airbag safety system that protects the urethral area and is a natural physiological and anatomical mechanism of our body that protects it from these external agents that cause urinary tract infections.
