Lifestyle
Urinate After Intercourse
for UTI
Urinating within 30 minutes after sexual intercourse to flush bacteria that may have entered the urethra.
How it works
Sexual activity can introduce bacteria into the urethra. Urinating promptly afterwards physically flushes these bacteria before they can travel to the bladder.
What to watch for
Effective as prevention, not treatment. Also helpful to drink a glass of water before intercourse to ensure ability to urinate afterwards.
Community experience
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