Water is a basic need just like food and shelter. Drinking water daily is recommended by healthcare providers for all humans. However, there are times it is essential for you to do so.
One of those times is, after one of the most enjoyable things in life, sex. It is not common knowledge that drinking water is one of the things to do after sex and even less so why it is crucial. Water may be the last thing on your mind after such a satisfying act. You probably want to cuddle and sleep. Read on to find out the five reasons why you should drink water after sex.
You need to hydrate: Any physical activity that speeds up your heart rate and causes you to sweat and pant should be followed by drinking at least a pint of water. Sex is no exception and just like any other exercise will result in dehydration. Dehydration affects your entire body. Your mouth or vagina may feel dry after a vigorous romp under the sheets. Make sure to replenish the water lost through the activity.
Water helps prevent Urinary Tract Infections(UTIs): Research indicates that women who are sexually active are more at the risk of getting infections than their not active counterparts. Drinking lots of fluids after sex helps to reduce the risk of you getting a Urinary Tract Infection. Many women get a UTI in their lifetime. Do not let sex be the reason you get it. Water dilutes your urine hence increasing the frequency of urinating. Most women know the rule of peeing after sex but are not aware that drinking water after the act is just as important. The vagina needs to stay hydrated. Urinating after sex flushes out any infection-causing bacteria that may be in your urinary tract.
To prevent muscle spasms and cramps: Cramping of muscles can spoil the feeling of complete happiness you should get after good sex. Pain is never a pleasant experience. Dehydration and excessive sweating are said to be two of the main reasons why people get muscle cramps. Sex is a vigorous physical activity and includes being in various strenuous positions. If your body is not ready for these positions, this may result in cramping. During intercourse, you sweat a lot and lose fluids through kissing and ejaculation. You should drink water before and also a few minutes after sex to avoid getting muscle cramps due to dehydration.
For detoxification: Just like it is essential for women to drink water to prevent UTIs, for men’s sexual health it is recommended to take just as much water after sex to flush out toxins from their bodies. It cleans your urethra by increasing the volume of urine. This helps prevent sexually transmitted infections such as yeast infections.
To improve your sex life: Drinking a lot of water helps in maintaining sufficient blood supply to your penis resulting in healthier, harder and stronger erection. So if you want another round of sex, you better get to drinking…water. Note that neither energy drinks nor alcoholic drinks will provide the same benefits you get by drinking water. It is recommended for you to drink at least 3 liters of water every day. Also, drinking water increases the supply of oxygen throughout your body. Furthermore, various studies have also suggested that drinking water can help prevent erectile dysfunction because one of its contributors is dehydration. Drinking water will not only help to boost your sex life but also your overall health.
Sex is an enjoyable act. We love it. It is important to understand the things one has to do after sex drinking water is one of them. However, no one wants the experience of feeling dehydrated after the action. Health-care providers already recommend the drinking of 8 to 10 ounces of water daily. You only need to increase your intake after sex. You now know the reasons why you should drink water after sex. Always remember to drink water after you have intercourse.
Author’s bio: Kevin Whalez is a practicing psychologist. Freelance blogger, who currently run Potency Up resource. He has professional skills to help men learn to cope more effectively with life problems. He is into writing articles where he gives recommendations how to handle with mental and health issues.