How important is it for women to pass urine after sexual intercourse and does it reduce the chances of pregnancy, let's know from the experts.

Women often do not pay attention to their sexual health and they also have little knowledge about their sexual pleasure. This is the reason why women believe in myths related to sexual relations and even today, due to many such myths, women are facing problems. At what time should sexual relations happen to conceive, is sexual relations right during periods or not, does lying down after being intimate increase the chances of conception, or does passing urine after physical intimacy reduce the chances of pregnancy, there are many such things, whose correct answers women themselves do not know. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before believing any of these.

Many women believe that passing urine after being intimate reduces the chances of pregnancy because it flushes out the sperm. Is this so and why and how important it is to pass urine after physical intimacy, we talked to a doctor about this and tried to find answers to these questions. This information is being given by Dr. Aditi Bedi. She is a consultant gynecologist and obstetrician.

Does passing urine after a sexual relationship reduce the chance of pregnancy? (Does Peeing After Sexual Relation Prevent Pregnancy)

• Experts say that of course, one should pass urine after sexual intercourse. But, you have to understand that it does not affect the chances of getting pregnant.
• After sexual intercourse, passing urine eliminates the risk of UTI, and women who have UTI problems should pass urine.
• A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria travel to your bladder. Passing urine can help reduce the risk of a UTI. However, this is not a surefire way to get rid of it.
• Experts say that you should pass urine within half an hour of sexual intercourse but this cannot prevent pregnancy.

The urethra and the vagina are completely different. During sexual intercourse, the male sperm goes into the vagina and in such a situation, whether you pass urine or not, it will not affect your chances of getting pregnant.

If you are avoiding pregnancy, then you must use protection during sexual relations.

Passing urine after intimacy can certainly reduce the chances of UTI. But, the risk of STIs remains. Therefore, it is important to use protection.

The correct information is necessary before believing any myth related to physical intimacy.

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FAQs

Does passing urine after sexual intercourse reduce the chances of pregnancy?

• The doctor says that passing urine after sexual intercourse does not affect the chances of pregnancy. This can reduce the chances of UTI.