According
to John A. Vaughn, MD of the Ohio State University, Sexual
intercourse is one of the biggest risk factors for women developing a urinary
tract infection (“UTI,” “bladder infection”). The urethra, which is the
tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body, is right next to the
vaginal opening. Bacteria from the gastrointestinal tract can sometimes
colonize the vagina, and during sex this bacteria can work its way up the
urethra and infect the bladder or kidneys.
Although
research studies have never actually proven its benefit, most women have been
told by their healthcare provider to urinate immediately after intercourse to
help prevent an infection – hence the quick trip to the bathroom when you’re
done.
Of course,
the best way to know if your girlfriend is trying to get pregnant is to ask
her. While it is often difficult to talk about sex stuff, if you’re really
worried about something as serious as that, you’ve got to speak up or zip up
before you end up in a terrible situation.
-Scoop.ng
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