I'm wondering if anyone will have any advice on this....

A number of years ago I used to get UTI's fairly frequently. I realized after a while that I would get a UTI if I didn't pee after having sex. Once I figured that out I haven't had a UTI since.

But now that my fiance and I are TTC, aren't I supposed to lie down for a while after BDing? I've read that the minimum amount of time to lie down after BDing is 5 minutes...I've done that but I'm worried about waiting any longer incase I get a UTI. Is this going to affect my chances of getting pregnant? Any info/advice is welcome! Thanks!

I always need to pee after BDing anyway but I don't think holding it in for 5 or 10 mins will make too much of a difference. I'd try it and see how you get on but if you do get a UTI again then try to just go when you're done BDing.

I know that laying down is meant to really help with TTC but for so many people it makes no difference (me included). Plenty of swimmers will still make it past your cervix to safety so try not to get hung up on it if it affects your health.

Also does peeing before sex help you to not need to go after. Maybe that would be an option? For me though I go right before and still really have to go again after.

there's no rule that says you should not run to the bathroom after TTC. honestly, it's only a theory that sperm may have to work against gravity. What we do know is, sperm know where they are going and instantly start swimming to get into the cervix / tubes. I think lying down, having your hips elevated, standing on your head, is just a way to give a person peace of mind that the sperm are going in and not out.

I'm sure there will be stories from women who swear that them standing on their head was the reason they got a BFP...but you also have to remember there are countless women who fall PG without even trying and i doubt they were standing on their heads after their bd session!

If you need to use the bathroom after you BD to avoid a UTI, by all means, do it! I would not risk it, to be honest. If you think you can hold it for 5 min or more, that is your choosing and it's fine. Either way i think you will get a BFP in the end! Good luck!

Hi Costella

I used to get cystitus lots after sex. I have now worked out what to do.

If you are ttc, I would wait, as you said 5 minutes or more, then go and have a shower down below.

Works every time. Make sure you drink loads of water, or have some cranberry juice to keep everything good below.

Dont wear anything too tight, cotton underwear if you get a twinge.

xx

Thank you Anita & Samo! Phew...it's good to hear that it doesn't look like it will affect things. The UTI's I used to get were awful and I was in agony for at least a couple of days while the meds kicked in. I think that I will stick to laying down for a few minutes and then pee. I can't wait to get that BFP!!!!

Good luck!

We've been trying since November, and i lay down after BDing for 10-15 minutes, and no luck yet!

I used to try laying down or having my legs up against a wall and nothing. Then when I stopped trying and wasn't even thinking about it,I got my BFP. I normally get up fairly quickly after BDing to clean up the wet patch (sorry TMI) so the swimmers got no help from me.

I am in the same boat! I lay there for 15-20 minutes but I also make sure I pee right before sex and I take cranberry pills everyday. I actually got an infection recently and am on antibiotics.

Hi costella, i'm glad you posted this as i often worry about the same thing. I used to suffer from uti's really often and was always running to the loo straight after we did the deed. I just wait 5 mins before going now as i'm sure 5 mins is not going to affect the spermies or give me a uti. Hope you get your bfp soon x