What is the best thing for men to do after urinating?

In modern society, people are busy with work and life, and many men "don't even have time to go to the toilet." Little do they know that holding urine and incorrect urination methods can cause harm to sexual function. Here are some urination tips for men.

Don't hold your urine

The most direct harm of holding urine is that it gives bacteria an opportunity to take advantage. Under normal circumstances, there are bacteria in the lower part of the human urethra, and these bacteria will be flushed away during urination. Frequently holding urine will weaken the flushing effect of urine, leading to an increase in bacteria, which will retrograde to the posterior urethra, bladder, and even reproductive organs, thereby causing a variety of problems, such as retrograde urinary tract infection. Therefore, once you feel the urge to urinate, you must go to the toilet in time.

You must urinate while standing

The male urethra is S-shaped. When standing, the urine can flow out more naturally due to the influence of gravity. However, when squatting or sitting to urinate, the urethra will become an inverted hook shape and will be compressed, causing pelvic congestion and making it more difficult for urine to be discharged. Over time, inflammation of the bladder and urethra or other health problems may occur.

Do not sit down immediately after urinating

After urinating, the internal and external sphincters of the urethra will close, forming a closed cavity in the prostate urethra. If you sit down immediately at this time, it will increase abdominal pressure, and the pressure in this closed cavity will also increase. First, it will cause the residual urine to flow back, and bacteria in the urethra will have an opportunity to take advantage, thereby inducing chronic prostatitis. Second, it will aggravate the original prostate symptoms, and over time, it will aggravate the symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction. Therefore, after urinating, you should stand and move around for about 3 minutes before sitting down.