Should guys wipe after they pee? While most men are content with shaking after they pee, it's a good idea to make a small wipe or dab to ensure that there is no remaining urine. This will help keep your urethra and your undies clean! Toilet paper residue can be annoying and may lead to itchiness.
Ken--Uncircumcised boys/men really don't need to wipe after urinating. The skin covering the urethra should be pulled back and all men have to do is shake their penis a little, to let the last urine of the urine, usually just drops, fall to the toilet or urinal. There is no need for toilet paper to wipe his penis.
Typically, men do not need to use toilet paper when urinating as urine is a sterile liquid and does not leave any residue on the genitals that needs to be wiped off. However, some men may choose to use toilet paper to dab or dry the tip of the penis after urinating to avoid any drips or to maintain personal hygiene.
Eventually, the foreskin should be retracted far enough during urination to see the meatus (the hole where the urine comes from). This prevents urine from building up beneath the foreskin and possibly causing an infection. As long as the foreskin doesn't easily retract, only the outside needs to be cleaned.
If you do not clean the vagina after urination, there is a risk of getting an infection. Actually, even after urinating, some drops stay in the pubes, which later fall into the underwear. Due to this the underwear smells and bacteria start to grow. Due to this, there is a risk of urinary tract infection ie UTI.
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Discharge flows outwards to gently flush the vagina and lubricate the walls. So there's usually no need to clean the inside. However, if you're just using your finger and a little water and you're not having any itching, pain or burning, then you're probably not doing yourself any harm.
Full retraction is possible in 10 per cent of boys at one year old, 50 per cent of boys at 10, and 99 per cent of boys at 17 years of age. In a rare condition called phimosis, the foreskin will never retract. As the penis and foreskin naturally separate, there is often redness or pain when passing urine (having a wee).
A 2003 study in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of 1,207 women aged 18–30 years in which overall HSV-2 seroprevalence was 25%, found that a history of sexual intercourse with an uncircumcised man (ever) increased risk of HSV-2 infection 2-fold (OR from multivariate logistic regression analysis = 2.2; 95% CI 1.4–3.6) (116).
However, circumcision does not increase the penile size, and a meta-analysis revealed that circumcision does not affect premature ejaculation10.
Making a habit of urination after ejaculation is also part of a generally healthy lifestyle – staying hydrated may lead to more frequent urination, but it also can help in the prevention of kidney stones. Holding your urine, meanwhile, can cause complications that can lead to incontinence.
There are also wipes made for women, sometimes referred to as feminine hygiene wipes but there's nothing wrong with using baby wipes. If they are safe and gentle enough for a baby, they should be fine for a teenager or woman. You may have to use caution with scented wipes since they could be irritating.
Even if your child isn't ready to wipe their bottom yet, start wiping training from the time they first take to the potty. You may tend to wipe after a wee for both your little girl and boy – but feeling clean after a wee is a doddle compared to wiping clean after a poo.
There's no real need to wipe your boy down after a wee. Modern nappies are highly absorbent to quickly soak up most of it, while urine rarely irritates their skin even if it does come into contact. Always wipe after a number two though. with a soft towel so they're dry and comfortable for the rest of the day.
Speaking to Metro in 2020, many men said they don't really think about it as a problem, with some saying they're not getting urine on their hands and they don't see their genitals as dirty, so why bother with the faff.
Complications of a tight foreskin
Sometimes if the foreskin is very tight it can get stuck and cannot go back to its original position covering the end of the penis. The end of the penis can then become very swollen and painful. This is known as paraphimosis and it's a medical emergency.
However, some sexual activities, such as penile, toy, or finger insertion, can introduce bacteria to the vagina. The new bacteria can potentially trigger the growth of the Candida fungus, causing a yeast infection to develop. It is also possible to develop a yeast infection following oral sex.
Balanitis is inflammation of the head of the penis. It is more common if the penis has not been circumcised. It often happens when the area under the foreskin isn't kept clean. If the foreskin isn't regularly pulled back and this area gently cleaned, bacteria or a fungus can grow.
The foreskin has more nerve endings than the glans, or sensitive tip of the penis, and its removal decreases sensitivity to touch. Almost all uncircumcised boys can be taught proper hygiene that can lower the chance of getting infections, cancer of the penis and sexually transmitted diseases.
It's also typical to see a thick, white or yellowish substance under the foreskin and near the penis. This substance is called smegma. Smegma is a collection of dead cells, oils, and other fluids. A buildup of smegma can lead to foul odor or skin irritation.
The usual procedure for managing the extracted foreskin is to dispose of it in the biological waste, but some studies have revealed the huge potential of foreskin cells as an important resource for medical research.
Natural methods, such as Kegel exercises, yoga, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, can enhance muscle tone and elasticity over time. These approaches not only improve vaginal tightness but also promote better bladder control and sexual satisfaction.
Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of a smelly vagina, affecting 15% to 50% of women of reproductive age. 'It's a condition where there's an imbalance in the vaginal flora,' Dr Rosén explains. 'The first symptom is often a fishy smell, which can progress to a frothy, grey or green-ish discharge.