Women should not do this after urinating, it may cause diseases

Many people also carry some toilet paper in their pockets in case of emergency. Whether the facial tissue is put in directly or packaged, it is easy to be contaminated with bacteria once it is opened.

Don't wipe with toilet paper after urinating

In fact, most women cannot do without toilet paper when going to the toilet. However, this habit of self-proclaimed cleanliness and hygiene is actually a potential risk factor for gynecological diseases. Nowadays, many toilet papers are recycled paper, which contains a large number of bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori, Shigella dysenteriae, etc. If you wipe the vulva too frequently with a tissue, bacteria can easily stay and multiply in the vagina. When the bacteria reach a certain number, it may cause vaginitis or vulvitis.

Experts remind women not to use public toilet paper outside, because this kind of paper towels are usually of poor quality, contain more bacteria, and are particularly prone to induce vaginitis. In addition, many people will put some toilet paper in their pockets in case of emergency. Whether the facial tissue is put in directly or packaged, it is easy to be contaminated with bacteria once it is opened. Therefore, if you have kept toilet paper in your pocket for a few days, it is best not to use it to wipe your vulva.

Is it okay to wipe with wet wipes after peeing?

Wet wipes do help remove dirt and are suitable for wiping the anus after defecation, but they are not recommended for wiping the urethra. Nowadays, many wet wipes are added with drugs or antiseptic chemical ingredients, which will firstly destroy the natural ecology of the vagina; secondly, after wiping with wet wipes, there will still be the problem of moisture near the urethra, which is far less safe than ordinary toilet paper.

Don't use anything after you urinate.

If you don’t use toilet paper to wipe, what should you do after you urinate? Experts say occasional use will not have a big impact, but don't rub it hard, just press it lightly a few times. In fact, the best way is to do nothing after urinating, because women change their underwear almost every day. After getting used to it, you will not feel uncomfortable. On the contrary, it will be healthier and cleaner.

To get rid of this habit, you may feel a little "uncomfortable" at first, but after the psychological adjustment period, you will slowly get used to and accept it, and doing so is actually healthier and cleaner.