Health is frequently thought of solely in bodily terms, but this is not the case. Intimacy, in addition to being a bodily action, is also a mental activity. This implies that it has an impact on both your physical and emotional well-being. So, while you should follow the cleanliness suggestions below from now on (if you haven't previously), make an effort to guarantee that you and your partner benefit emotionally from your intimate relationship.

However, according to articles by WebMD and Healthline below are some habits men and women should do immediately after making love:

Make sure you clean up after intimacy.

Your washing routine doesn't have to be filled with expensive scents and a steamy shower the simpler it is, the better for your private parts. Warm water should be used to bathe the area surrounding (and only around!) your genitals.

Set aside the scented soap and a variety of genital wash products; warm water will be enough, while other products will disrupt the good bacteria and flora in your private organ. Women mustn't douche, that is, clean their vaginal openings with products or even water, as this can result in further infections. Men with foreskin should draw it back gently and cleanse it with warm water.

When cleaning, avoid using hot water.

While it is true that boiling water kills germs in other situations, the same principle does not apply here.

Exposing your genitals (particularly the female private organ) to extremely hot water shortly after intercourse can make them more susceptible to infection by compromising the skin's antibacterial barrier. As a result, lovely and toasty will suffice!

Make sure you wash your hands.

 

We know it's something you never forget to do after using the restroom, but it bears repeating because it's a vital component of your post-intimacy ritual. Germs from your partner's body, particularly the genitals, may have moved to your hands during intercourse. Make sure you wash your hands with soap and water. 

Make a pit stop at the restroom.

This isn't to mean that as soon as you and your partner have had your time together, you should rush to the bathroom! Relax for a while, but get out of bed and rinse out any bacteria that may have entered your urethra during intercourse. When you're done, wipe from front to back to keep germs from returning to the urethra.

Peeing after intercourse is especially important for women, as they are more susceptible to urinary tract infections. But, hey, nothing prevents males from doing the same!

Get a drink of water.

 

Yes, hydration is also important! Because intimacy counts as exercise, drinking a cup of water not only helps you rehydrate, but it also helps wash out bacteria that may still be lurking in your urethra. If you believe you'll be too weary to get a cup of water from the kitchen, keep a bottle filled and ready on your nightstand so you don't forget.