Ladies: See the 5 ways to effectively clean your v*gina after love making to prevent diseases

(4) Don’t swim in a hot bath tub

Getting your bubbles on sounds like the perfect after-s*x activity, but it’s bad news.

“When your vulva swells in response to s*xual stimulation, it reveals the opening of the v*gina, which means you have a greater chance of infection,” Page says.

If you’re in a hot tub with your partner, that means you’re exposed to the bacteria on his skin and anus. Also, extensive water exposure reduces the efficiency of your skin’s antimicrobial barrier, she says.