Should I use a wet tissue to clean after sex? Precautions for cleaning private areas after sexual intercourse

With the strengthening of public health awareness, many people have begun to pay attention to the cleaning process after sexual activity, so wet tissue on the market has become a common choice for some lazy people. In fact, this cleaning method is not reliable. Experts point out that it is not advisable to clean with wet tissue after sexual intercourse

At present, there are roughly two types of wet tissues sold on the market: one contains skincare ingredients that have moisturizing and maintenance effects, but cannot be used for disinfection; Another type is specialized disinfectant wet tissue, which has certain disinfection and sterilization effects. Generally, the ingredients used for disinfection or sterilization are indicated on the packaging, but there is usually no pH value display and there are certain irritating chemical components present

Usually, the skin and mucous membranes of the female external genitalia are relatively soft. Long term use of irritating wet tissues for disinfection can lead to allergies and may also disrupt the female's own acid-base balance; However, the external genitalia, especially the scrotum, of males are inherently difficult to clean, and wiping with a damp tissue cannot achieve a complete cleaning effect, which can also easily damage the skin

Experts suggest that after sexual intercourse, it is best to choose warm water for cleaning and dry with a clean towel. Do not be lazy and use wet paper towels to clean, especially for those with genital damage or allergic constitution, to avoid increasing the chances of genital and urinary system infections.