What You Should And Should Not Do After Lovemaking

Lovemaking is one of the ways through which people who are in a committed relationship can bond. Medically, it has also be proven to be a form of exercise to the body and also reduce stress. Regardless of what the reason behind lovemaking could be and what those who get involved in it may benefit from it, it could be a "penny wise and pound foolish" experience for those who partake in it, if certain things are done and not done after intimacy.

According to the revelation made by WebMD in an article on the subject matter of lovemaking, the following are some of the things that should be done and avoided after intimacy;

Things to avoid after lovemaking.

1. Do not rush out of the bed to take a shower immediately. Rather, you should gently clean up yourself after the act.

2. Do not douche. This is particularly related to women. Douching can result to the upsetting of the natural balance of bacteria that protect a woman's private part and lead to more infection.

Things to do after lovemaking.

1. Empty the bladder. This is important to clear off bacteria that may have penetrated into the urethra (the tube responsible for taking out urine from the body) during intimacy.

2. Take a glass of water. The more water you take, the more your frequency of peeing. Since peeing is essential after making out, taking water after the act would increase your chance of urinating more to wash away any germ that may have hung inside the urethra.

3. Wash your hands with soap and water. This is one of the best ways of getting rid of the bacteria that you may have picked from your partner in the process of touching his/her private organ.

4. Get tested for STDs. This is needed if you have intimacy with a new partner whose lovemaking history you don't know, so as to treat yourself on time when there is a case of infection.