Is it necessary to wash private parts
By samson1967
@samson1967 (7414)
India
29 responses
@billabadmash (1011)
• Pakistan
18 Jun 07
It is must thing to do because if you don't you can infections and other germs that can harmful to you and your health so do clean your private parts whenever needed.
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Hi, I was not aware that it is harmful to health. Thanks for the response.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Eden32 you got a different theory, I prefered it to appear in your response than comment. Thanks so much.
@andy0469 (139)
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18 Jun 07
I think it is imperitive that we wash our hands purely for hygiene reasons. As for our genitals I don't think it is required. We should however be conscious of our hygiene and wash properly say in the evening, shower or bath.
I have yet to see and would by the way not like to see someone washing their parts in a public loo for everyone to see. Could you reach the hand blower LOL
;)
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Lols. With the existing facility I have, I cannot afford to wash my private part everytime I urinate. Thanks.
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@andy0469 (139)
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18 Jun 07
Totally agree, it is just dirty not to wash your hands.
In the odd public loo there are moist tissue dispensers but you would have to take care of it in the cubicle behind closed doors.
If I was to take my 7 year old son into the public toilet and stand him at the sink to wash his hands, and then see a man next to him with his parts out giving it a good old hose down, I would go mad. Not in front of my son.
Then again as mentioned it never happens here so the thought doesn't cross my mind.
I am wondering now whether people are getting confused with hands and tools LOL
@eden32 (3973)
• United States
18 Jun 07
I'm also not sure if you mean just drying up with tissue paper or actually washing with water & soap. I know other countries have different practices, but in the US bidets (is that the right word?) are not popular and most women just clean up with tissue or a baby wipe. As far as I know, most men do not wash after urinating.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
I meant any mode of cleaning. It can be washing with water or wiping with baby wipes or napkins. Thanks for responding.
@ryanphil01 (4182)
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
for men and women it should be a must-to-do habit to prevent them from getting any types of infection specially urinary tract infection. it's a religious practice among muslim brothers and sister to do this practice of cleansing their body including private parts before worshipping to Allah.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
19 Jun 07
I was expecting a response with regard to moslems habits of cleaning the private parts. Atlast I got it from you. Thanks....
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
19 Jun 07
Ahahahaha... I will let you know next time when I pee.. Lols..Thanks for the response.
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@sreejithsreenivas (10200)
• India
28 Jun 07
I think it is necessary to wash private parts after every urination.But always it is not possible.So atleast once it should be washed.If we not wash it there is a chance of getting infection to such parts.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
28 Jun 07
Hi sreeni, I think you was on long vacation. I happy to note your response.
@dopey22girl (3319)
• United States
18 Jun 07
I think it is to keep yourself clean and healthy. If you don't wash yourself then you could get an infection. But what do you mean by washing after urination? Like wipeing, or actually getting down there and scrubbing? Lol I think wipeing is enough.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Lols. Dont you think, actually you will will be down there scrubbing, while wiping ?
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@cdparazo (5765)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
For me it is necessary but only with water and nothing else. It would be more harmful if one uses a feminine wash every washing after urination. It could actually strip ones natural protection against bacteria among other things.
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Nothing cleans like water. Thanks friend, for sharing.
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@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
19 Jun 07
I guess its necessary for hygiene purposes... esp for girls. I mean I myself is not comfortable to use comfort room if there is no water available or tissue...I'll go to the store first to buy what i need then use the comfort room. I think after a couple of hours of not washing the private part... it will sell awful... yuck! lols...:P
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
19 Jun 07
Your routine of using the comfort room is appreciated.
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@mummyofthree (2715)
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19 Jun 07
I think a visit to the doctor would be in order then. I'm sorry but you should not smell down below after a couple of hours. That normally only happens if there is an infection like thrush present.
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
18 Jun 07
As a woman, I use toilet paper to dab dry, but most often I keep baby wipes in the bathrooms in my house to freshen up during the day after a urination. I don't like feeling dirty so I like to clean up with a baby wipe. It is healthier to clean up afterwards.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
Sounds good idea to dab dry with baby wipes. Thanks for sharing.
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@b_gryl (419)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
Yup, it's a must, especially for the girls. It can help us to avoid any diseases and any bad odor. I always make sure to wash mine because if i don't wash it i feel irritated and uncomfortable. I use feminine wash but only once a day. Tissue and plain water will do after every urination.
@aaamm3003 (398)
• India
20 Jun 07
it depends from person to person there is nothing harmful in that, its just for your hygiene and being clean
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
21 Jun 07
Thanks, I was wondering about the relevance of your picture to this discussion!
@gayathripraveen (204)
• India
18 Jun 07
Hi, It is necessary to wash the private parts after urination. May be it's male or female. My husband always keep clean. And me too. whenever I go to washroom, I clean it. and dry it with the toilet paper.
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@samson1967 (7414)
• India
18 Jun 07
It is a good couple who give importance to the personal hygeinic. Thanks..
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@Lydia1901 (16351)
• United States
20 Jun 07
If you have all the time in the world, then yes. But, I don't think it is necessary either unless you want to do so.
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@lkbooi (16070)
• Malaysia
24 Jun 07
As for hygiene it’s a must. But it’s not necessary to wash after every urination especially using public toilets. If this were to be done in public toilet there is a possibility of getting inflection due to the contaminated hands.
Another argument for not washing too often is that urine won’t cause harm. In fact it contains salt which could be used as a sterilizer for germs as the normal saline does.
It's natural and that's why we never see animals washing that part lol...
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@sweetaspie52 (2359)
• United States
20 Jun 07
I would say that was up to that person
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@bkfuels (1603)
• Canada
24 Jun 07
Well I doubt that a lot of people wash them selves after especially if they were in a public wash room. If I was in a public washroom and I saw someone come out and start washing their private area I would think they had something wrong with them, I have never seen aanyone do this . I only hope that they would wash their hands.
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@simbrialuis (387)
• Philippines
21 Jun 07
Hygene is necessary. Remember that "the last drip will be on your brief".
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@shan_ab (377)
• India
21 Jun 07
Hi samson1967, I think it is absolutely necessary to keep these body parts clean irrespective of teh gender.
Not washing these parts after urination might result in urinary tract infection which can lead to other illness that affects kidneys, reproductive system etc.
So it is always to take a little care of our body parts..
