#HealthBytes: Tips to ensure sexual hygiene during and after sex
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Goes without saying, sex should be enjoyable. But one should also make sure to practise safe sex, and follow established sexual hygiene practices, in order to maintain good long-term sexual health. Here are tips to ensure sexual hygiene every time you have sex.
Sexual hygiene tips to follow during sex
Sexual hygiene tips during sex: Make sure that you engage in sexual activity in clean surroundings, and that the sheets you use are clean and tidy. A couple should get tested for STDs and only engage in sexual intercourse if they test negative. If you're using sex toys, make sure they're clean. And, remember to wash yourself after sex to reduce risk of bacteria/infection.
Take a trip to the washroom after sexual intercourse
A general rule of thumb to ensure sexual hygiene after having sex is to take a trip to the washroom and urinate right after having sexual intercourse. It will help you wash away any bacteria that may have come close to the urethra during intercourse, and might further move in and infect your kidneys. So, always make sure to urinate before and post-sex.
Always clean yourself well after having sex
Get hold of some clean tissue papers, cloth and towels to clean yourself up after intercourse. You might also want to take a shower. This will help wash off the chances of catching unwanted infections from sexual contact.
Tip: Always use clean and fresh underclothing
Always use clean and fresh underclothing, as wearing the same underclothing for elongated periods of time may lead to breeding of bacteria, that can further spread during intercourse.
