It has come to my attention that it really could be a valid subject

If you refer back to my post (this one here) there is a study, i'll get it to you as soon as walker, labrador ranger gets it to me, that shows that one [female] should be wiping from the front to the rear and not rear to the front. It keeps urinary tract infections to a minimum. Also if you're sexually active and wipe from the front to the back, ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, you gonna get it.


and here it is. Thanks to RustyIronicNail

Simple bladder infections develop when bacteria migrate into the bladder. Because of the structure of the female urinary system, women are far more likely than men to get these infections. In women, the opening to the urethra (where urine comes out) is close to the rectum. Therefore, bacteria can migrate from the rectum, where bacterial counts are high, to the area around the vagina and urethra. From there, it is a short trip (4 centimeters, or less than 2 inches) through the urethra to the bladder. Sexual intercourse can propel these bacteria into the bladder, so there is an increased risk of bladder infections in sexually active women. Wiping toilet tissue from back to front after having a bowel movement also can transfer bacteria from the rectum to the urethra. For this reason, women should always try to wipe front to back.