Including forgetting to wipe front to back.
Here’s how to wipe after pee breaks, and more doctor-approved tips to fix common mistakes.
(Hint: Such as forgetting to wipe front to back how a woman should wipe after urinating.)
Ahead, five bathroom mistakes you may be making and how to correct them, according to docs.
But, after peeing, many people still wipe in the wrong direction.
(Tired of all this “wipe front to back” talk?
You might want to ditch the TP altogether andstart using a bidet attachmentinstead.)
And while knowing how to wipe is important, knowing howmuchto wipe is key, too.
One or two wipes are all it takes, he adds.
“Moist wipes decrease the friction of wiping and cause less irritation,” explains Dr. Sheth.
(And they can also help you avoid anitchy butt.)
National Library of Medicine.
And if you regularly strain when going to the bathroom, take a closer look at your diet.
double-check you’regetting enough fiber, about 25 to 30 grams per day, as well as ample water.
Simply wash with mild soap and water when showering or bathing.
One tool that can help?
A hair dryer to wick away excess moisture.
