Is it normal to have more pee after the first sexual intercourse?

Expert answer:

Yes, after the first sexual intercourse it is normal to make more pee. While this may not always occur, it can be caused by irritation of the urinary tract (urethra) due to its proximity to the vagina that has been subjected to friction with the penis. This can cause a stimulus to pee, sometimes in small amounts, and accompanied by pain and burning.

This sensation usually goes away after a few days without intercourse. When these symptoms do not disappear it can mean the presence of a urinary tract infection, which will need to be treated with medications. Signs and symptoms that may be present in a urinary tract infection are: pain and burning to urinate, urge to urinate frequently, urinating in small amounts, urgency to urinate, back pain, fever, chills, feeling sick, malaise general.

To prevent urinary infections, it is important to maintain good hygiene, drink fluids, avoid holding the urine for a long time and seek to urinate after intercourse. The gynecologist is the doctor indicated to guide the doubts regarding the sexual activity and to diagnose the alterations arising from them.