#HealthBytes: Five sexual hygiene mistakes you should avoid

Obviously, doing all that touching with dirty hands isn't really a great idea.

For starters, your partner isn't going to find it very attractive.

Also, it implies an undue invitation to a plethora of bacteria, that you may contact from touching genital areas.

So, make sure to thoroughly wash your hands before and after sex, in order to avoid risk of catching bacterial infection.

A general rule of thumb to ensure sexual hygiene after sex is to take a trip to the washroom and urinate.

It is known to help wash away any bacteria that may have come close to the urethra during intercourse, and might further move in and infect your kidneys.

Hence, always make sure to urinate after having sex.

Both the partners must clean up their genitals before and after intercourse.

According to health experts, men must clean the area around the penis as well as the glans and inner skin, using a mild soap and some warm water.

Meanwhile, women should use a washcloth, some warm water and a mild soap for cleaning up the outer vaginal area to prevent bacterial spread.

Having pubic hair is another big no-no for hygienic sex.

While it totally depends from person to person, pubic hair may keep partners from indulging into acts that they otherwise wouldn't mind doing.

So, ask your partner how they like it (trimmed or clean shaven), and keep it that way, so that both the parties remain satisfied.

If you had a long, tiring day at work, heading right into the sheets is not recommended.

Bad body odor is one of the worst ways in which you can turn off your partner during sex.

So, do greet your partner, but before getting too close, consider taking a shower to kick out unwanted odor. Also suggest your partner to do the same.