{"id":39538,"date":"2022-08-22T04:19:13","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T02:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=39538"},"modified":"2022-11-03T05:48:09","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T04:48:09","slug":"what-to-do-after-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Things You Should and Shouldn&#8217;t Be Doing After Sex"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, sex is amazing, incredible, wonderful, and sometimes firework-inducing. But there are things that you should and shouldn\u2019t be doing afterwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let this put you off, however. It\u2019s merely a way in which to always keep safe, and to feel your best as you bathe in your post-orgasmic bliss.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now\u2019s the time to live your best and healthiest sex life!<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 Things You Should and Shouldn\u2019t Be Doing After Sex<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow us to paint a picture for you: you\u2019re lying next to your partner after a euphoric bout of play. You feel as though you want to be there forever, in a cloud of all of those <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy hormones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, resting and relaxing with a smile on your face (or maybe you want to run away as soon as possible, we don\u2019t judge).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, doing so isn\u2019t actually what\u2019s best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that, we\u2019ll take you through the things you should and shouldn\u2019t be doing after sex so that you can still benefit from all those smiles while staying happy and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Things You <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be Doing After Sex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s make this as easy as possible for you, like a checklist, shall we say?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Wash your intimate area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it doesn\u2019t have to be immediately, but soon after to protect you from infections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Pee!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you have sex, bacteria can get into your urethra, which can increase the chances of infections, such as a UTI (urinary tract infection).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Drink water:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> being hydrated in general is good for you, but it\u2019ll also prompt you to pee sooner, flushing out any possible bacteria.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Wear loose-fitted clothing (or no clothing):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you wear tight clothes after sex, it\u2019s the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and yeast to thrive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Wash your hands:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just like your intimate parts, washing your hands will get rid of bacteria you may have picked up if you\u2019ve touched your partner\u2019s genitals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Clean all sex toys:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019ve had an adventurous session <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">using sex toys<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure to wash them all post-sex so that bacteria, fungi, and viruses don\u2019t linger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Be self-aware:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the following days after sex, be mindful if you feel a little different down there, for example itching, which could be a sign of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/vagina-smell-and-sex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yeast infection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Get tested:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this is up to you, but if you were recently with a new partner or you didn\u2019t use protection, you could get yourself tested for STIs and\/or HIV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Take a cranberry supplement if you\u2019re prone to UTIs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cranberries have a substance in them called proanthocyanidins, which might help prevent UTI-causing bacteria from sticking to the walls of the bladder and other urinary tract linings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Eat probiotic-rich foods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> replenish your body with foods that have the good kind of bacteria, such as yoghurt, kimchi, or kombucha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Clean up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treating your surrounds like your body is a great way for both partners to really enjoy each other\u2019s company after sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some additional things you could do after sex that\u2019ll make a big difference:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><b> Going for round two:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the first time was a charm, round two could be even better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Eat! <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoy a meal together<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> post-sex?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Cuddle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cuddling lets your partner know that you\u2019re not simply discarding them after sex and it boosts the bonding hormone, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-is-the-hormone-oxytocin\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxytocin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will make both of you feel even better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Connect emotionally:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you could talk about how you\u2019re both feeling, as well as the things you liked during your sexual encounter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Things You <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shouldn\u2019t<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be Doing After Sex<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another checklist of things you shouldn\u2019t be doing after sex? Check!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Douche, for women: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">douche<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it upsets the natural pH of the vagina and the balance of bacteria. In fact, no soap or cleaning product should be placed inside of the vagina, ever, as it is self-cleaning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Use perfumed or scented products on your genitals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these kinds of soaps and scented products kill bacteria (including the good bacteria) and could create irritation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Use wet wipes \u2018down there\u2019: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lot of general wet wipes are made with harmful chemicals and preservatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Take a long bath, for women: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/bubble-bath-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">having a bath<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a luxurious and lovely experience, but if you do it after sex it could be harmful for you. This is because the vulva can swell after sexual stimulation, leading to the opening of the vagina, making it vulnerable to infection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Throw away a condom before you\u2019ve checked it: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during sex, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/do-hex-condoms-use-spermicide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">condom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could have broken, which could lead to a spread of STIs\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/hiv-aids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or possible pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Ignore post-sex bleeding or pain: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it could be nothing, but for your sexual health, it\u2019s advised not to ignore bleeding or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/experiencing-pain-sex-youre-not-alone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pain after sex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Wait too long for the morning after pill, if you need it, for women: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the morning after pill is more effective the sooner you take it. After unprotected or risky sex, there is a three-day window in which to take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/the-morning-after-pill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">morning after pill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Engage in a serious conversation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">many people feel relaxed after sex, especially when an orgasm is involved. Engaging in serious conversations after sex is usually not the best time to do so.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Divulge information that should have been said before sex: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if there is something important that a partner should know before sex, such as any STIs, they should be informed <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> intimacy, not after.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Be physically distant: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no one wants to feel discarded or disrespected after an intimate act.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Be overly critical: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after sex, many feel their most vulnerable, making it one of the worst times to be critical of a partner (especially about their performance).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some additional things you probably shouldn\u2019t do after sex that\u2019ll make a big difference:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><b> Grab your phone: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just like physical distance can feel like rejection, if one grabs their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phone<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or turns on the TV immediately after sex, it can feel degrading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Roll over and go to sleep: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">another way to make a partner feel unimportant or discarded would be if you rolled over to sleep immediately after sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Tell a partner to leave: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after sharing an intimate moment together, asking a partner to leave immediately can be very hurtful and degrading.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Immediately leaving to take a shower or do other activities: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">while it is important to clean yourself after sex, jumping up immediately and leaving a partner post-sex can be upsetting for them. Take a moment to engage in a bit of rest, physical comfort, or conversation before doing other things.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And there you have it, 30 things you should and shouldn\u2019t do after sex! Here\u2019s to happy, healthy, and incredible intimacy!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, sex is amazing, incredible, wonderful, and sometimes firework-inducing. But there are things that you should and shouldn\u2019t be doing afterwards.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let this put you off, however. It\u2019s merely a way in which to always keep safe, and to feel your best as you bathe in your post-orgasmic bliss. 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