The Science Behind Post-Intercourse Urination: Why It's Unlikely

The claim that women cannot urinate after intercourse due to bladder muscle contraction during orgasm is inaccurate. While orgasm involves pelvic floor and uterine contractions, the bladder neck and external urethral sphincter remain under voluntary and autonomic control. Most women can void after sex; in fact, post-coital urination is recommended to reduce UTI risk by flushing urethral bacteria. Difficulty voiding post-orgasm is uncommon and may indicate pelvic floor dysfunction or other urologic issues.