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2006-09-01 15:34:13 · 7 answers · asked by The Doctor 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
A woman's urethra is is only about 2 inches in length(the urethra is the tube from the bladder through which the ure passes.) A man's is closer to 6-7 inches. When we deficate or have sex or don't keep our genital area clean, bacteria migrates up the urethra. It goes to reason that its far easier to get to the bladder from a 2 inch urethra than a 6-7 inch one.
2006-09-01 15:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by sandra j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's due to their anatomical construction, where the urethra, or entrance to the bladder is in closer proximity to the vagina and the rectum, and can more easily come in contact with the bacteria that cause bladder infections. This is especially true when some women wipe to the front after using the bathroom, instead of wiping themselves toward the back.
2006-09-01 15:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Various reasons, but I think the first comment pretty much nailed it.
Also a very important note. When you're in the toilet, wipe from to back, away from your vagina so the faeces and countless bacteria do not have a chance of infecting anything they shouldn't be.
2006-09-01 15:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Link 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rectum and urinary opening are very close. There is a lot of bacteria in the rectum that can cause infections if it gets in the urinary area. Frequent sexual intercourse can also cause these annoying infections. Peeing afterwards, and/or showering before or afterwards can help.
2006-09-01 15:38:04 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Women also have bladder problems from having unborn babies sitting on their bladders while they are pregnant.
2006-09-01 15:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The female urethra is shorter than the male
2006-09-01 15:38:29 · answer #6 · answered by mollyneville 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A woman's urethra is shorter than a mans. (And closer to the rectum.)
2006-09-01 15:39:30 · answer #7 · answered by VZDub 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋