So you've just done the deed, maybe it was a passionate union with your
after a romantic evening spent together, or maybe it was more of a good, hard, quick 'n' dirty banging with the
from time to time – whatever – what to
do now?
After you've both caught your breath again and maybe cuddled and nuzzled each other a little more, it's time to get off the bed/couch/kitchen bench or wherever else your passions may have lead you, and get on with your day. There's often a lot of
, but what post-coital rituals do you do afterwards, and do other women do the same?
Let's see. Here are 10 things all women do after sex but never talk about.
You're parched after all that vigorous love-making, so you'll really feel the need to rehydrate. Plus, drinking a lot of H2O will help you flush your system to avoid a Urinary Tract Infection.
2. Cut cuddling short to go and pee
Every smart, sensible woman knows she NEEDS to go and pee after having sex. To reiterate the first point – it helps flush out bacteria preventing anything nasty like a UTI.
She's probably curious how long you guys lasted in bed, plus it helps her check back in with reality after your portion of time spent elsewhere in bliss.
4. Do the old clothes treasure hunt
Your bra's probably under the bed, your top has been flung halfway across the room and for Pete's sake where did your socks end up in your moment of passion?
5. Have a sneaky look at the condom
Even if she's rigorous with taking the pill, you should both still check your backup protection held up and did its job properly.
Maybe all you've got at your disposal is just some toilet paper, but ideally you want to have a shower or wipe down with non-scented soap and water. Just remember not to try and clean in there – the power of the female genitalia does that on its own. Leave it be.
7. Maybe even go commando afterwards
Especially if you're feeling a little sensitive, it can feel real nice after getting fresh and clean to air your lady parts out a little too. If that's not your style, you might go for cotton undies and loose PJs for prime air circulation. It'll stop bacteria growing as well.
8. Check yourself out in the mirror
Seeing your crazy sex-hair and your gorgeous naked bod that's just been tended to very well indeed are enough to make you feel a weird sense of pride (and the hair may be so wild it'll make you laugh). In private, you might also check your lady parts to make sure everything looks good down there too.
9. Feel a little emotional
I mean, people don't just break down and cry after sex, but it's normal to feel a little more affectionate or even vulnerable after opening yourself up to someone as you just did.
10. Think about washing your sheets
You know there's nothing better than sleeping in clean, fresh sheets. But then again, your hot date is coming over again on the weekend... so you'll probably just open the window and let everything air out naturally. Just do it next time.
We've probably all done each of these things at one point or another during our sexual escapades. But if you aren't ritually peeing and rehydrating after sex – make it a law now. Be good to yourself, and happy romping.
