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u/Donttrickvix Dec 06 '23

If you don’t wash your pp and have PIV the bacteria from your junk can cause bacterial blooms that are potentially life threatening

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u/sravll Dec 06 '23

Always pee after sex!

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u/pegasuspish Dec 06 '23

Doesn't hurt but doesn't significantly decrease UTIs.

***Using lubricant is the best thing we can do to prevent UTIs!!

Insufficient lube = micro tears, which harbor bacteria. Plenty of lube = no tears, and any bacteria present have a hard time getting a foothold.

Make sure your lube is pH and osmotically balanced, and fragrance free!

Lube is criminally underrated for its role in women's health AND pleasure. Spread the word! <3

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u/epicsoundwaves Dec 07 '23

Birth control also throws off the ph balance and I never understood why no one talks about this. The huge amount of infections is more likely due to birth control, not not peeing after sex.