Regardless of the lack of hard evidence, this pee-or-not-to-pee-after-sex conversation remains fairly divisive. Ultimately, we suggest you do you, especially after you’re done doing someone else.
A UTI, however, is nothing to play around with, so it’s always best to listen to your body and talk to a doctor if you’re having any issues down there such as experiencing a burning sensation when you urinate or anything else that seems unusual. Finally, whether you’ve just had sex or not, don’t ignore the urge to pee. Research shows that routinely holding urine is a risk factor for UTIs.
Dr. Larish busted a few other pee-related myths, told us how we can be less pee shy, and much more during our chat.
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This article originally appeared on HuffPost.