Thankfully, most tips are useful. But there's one that we've apparently been given incorrect information on. Women might have noticed that you should empty your bladder before sexual intercourse to reduce the risk of developing an urinary tract infection. But according to an urologist , this is the exact opposite of what you should do.
David Kaufman MD told Yahoo News that the 'pee before sex' mantra is "one of the biggest misconceptions he has to clear up for his female patients.
" Going to the bathroom beforehand is a big no-no, but urinating afterwards is important. Why should we urinate after sex? During sex, bacteria from the vagina can be forced into the urethra.
Urinating can dislodge the bacteria and dispose of it safely in your stream - but if you don't need to go to the toilet after sex, it can mean the bacteria makes its way into the bladder and develops into an infection.