Millions of people have sexual intercourse every day worldwide. However, while everyone has different preferences, there are some things you should definitely avoid before engaging in sex. Now, a doctor has issued a warning about three things you never should do.

Having sexual intercourse might seem like the simplest thing ever. While everyone has different preferences, there are a few things you should always consider before jumping into bed with a partner.

On Instagram, a Philadelphia-based doctor has shared his tips on what one should never do before having sex. While some things might seem obvious, others might not.

Dr. Jen Caudle, a board-certified Osteopathic Family Medicine Physician and College Professor, regularly speaks about intimate things such as masturbation, cleanliness, and pubic hair. Now, she has given some warnings about things you should consider not doing before having sex.

Speaking in an Instagram video, Dr. Caudle mentions three specific things you should avoid. The first: that certain medications can cause dryness “downstairs.”

Doctor reveals three things you should never do before having sex

In the video, she told viewers: “Don’t take an antihistamine before sex – things like Benadryl, Diphenhydramine, etcetera, why? Because they can actually dry up vaginal secretions.

“That’s right, we need lubrication and moisture for sex. It certainly helps it, right? And actually, antihistamines can contribute to drying vaginal secretions. It can cause dryness in other places of your body as well, but it can down there.”

Moreover, the doctor’s second warning is about shaving. According to Caudle, you should not shave any part of your body before jumping into bed, particularly your private areas.

“Don’t shave [your pubes] right before sex!” Dr. Caudle urged. “Your skin could be chaffed, chapped, irritated, and the friction of sex could make that even worse. So just get a little bit of time in between shaving and sexual activity.”

Issues warning

Lastly, and perhaps the most obvious one Dr Jen Claude recommends is not drinking too much alcohol.

“I would not overdo it with the alcohol,” the professor warned. “We always recommend alcohol only in moderation anyway, but you know, sometimes alcohol can help you get in the mood.

She concluded the video, “For men and women, totally fine; the thing about it is, too much alcohol in particular for men could impede your performance. Just try to avoid over-drinking, over-indulging, which is something we want to do in our daily lives anyway.”

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