Is it okay to have sex with an urinary tract infection.?
362895
I had an UTI before. wait it out. if you have sex it will very much so prolong your infection and cause it to be more irritable. it will be painful and less enjoyable. believe me, it's not worth it. besides, sex is better with anticipation. \n\nalso, to help ease your UTI try drinking cranberry juice!
412472
Dude...you need to put down whatever you're using on yourself and get to the nearest hospital, pronto! That could totally mess with not only your sexual function, but your ability to urinate normally. And even though I'm a girl, I'm sure it must hurt like h**l!
932154
You could have an increased chance of urinary or bladder infections.\n\nDon't force yourself to hold it.  Save that for rare emergencies.
1010154
No,its not. When you have a UTI you should take the medications prescribed by your doctor, and drink plenty of cranberry juice & water. Both of those help flush your body out.
742416
Showering after sex should not have anything to do with preventing a UTI.  It's the not urinating after sex that can contribute to that.  But, I do understand that many recommend staying laying down when TTC.  So, right before you have sex, make sure you have emptied your bladder.  Avoid rough sex.  Try using a lubricant like KY.  Make sure you shower BEFORE sex and that your butt is scrupulously clean.  Always wipe from front to back (and using wipes after a bowel movement is an excellent habit to get into).  Avoid wearing thong underwear.  Never put anything near the vagina that has been near the anus.  Get cranberry pills from a health food store or online and take them every day.  Most UTI's are caused by bacteria from the anal area getting into the urinary tract.  Some people have honeymoon cystitis which is from having a lot of sex or rough sex that irritates the urethra and can make it more suseptible to infection.  But MOST UTI's can be prevented with scrupulous hygiene.  If you have had frequent UTI's in the past, you may feel like you are having another one, but it can be bladder spasms caused by previous insult to the bladder.  Sex can aggrevate and bring on those spasms.  The next time you think you have gotten a UTI from sex, have your urine tested by your doc (or they do have OTC tests now) to see if indeed it is a UTI.  There are medications for bladder spasms, but they have side effects and should probably not be taken if you may be pregnant anyway.  Good luck!!
599779
No.  A UTI is not a major infection...it is easily cured and prevented.  Insurance companies normally disapprove people if they think they will die soon or will have a build up of medical expenses.  I don't think those characteristics apply to UTIs.  Also, crannberry juice is very helpful during UTIs and to prevent them in the future.
793332
yes he ABSOLUTELY could have had bacteria on his fingers. this happened to my friend. a uti is actually caused by bacteria being spread up to the urethra, which is commonly thought to happen only from sex, but fingers can spread bacteria just as well as a penis. make him wash those grubby paws next time, and pee within 30 minutes of having sex.
712517
sound like cystitis to me you need antibiotics and need to drink plenty of water to flush the bladder out but go to the doctors and tell him/her you worries and woes but next time you have sex please use a condom or you become just another statistic
643271
Women get UTIs much more frequently than men because our urinary orifice is so much closer to our bladder. Infective agents have an extra few inches to travel to reach a male bladder due to anatomical differences. If you have frequent UTI's there are a few things you can that reduce that frequency.\n\nYou and your male partner should both wash well before sex, preferably a shower. Use hot water and soap on the entire 'boxer area' -- buttocks, belly, and upper thighs -- and not just the crotch.\n\nYou and your partner give your hands a good scrubbing before sex, including under your fingernails. Dry your hands on a freshly laundered towel or a paper towel.\n\nAfter sex, urinate as "hard" as you can to "wash out" any microbes that have gotten into your urinary orifice. Then wash your boxer area again with soap and hot water.\n\nDrink cranberry juice or take cranberry extract capsules every day. The superficially expensive health food store quarts of pure cranberry really give more bang for the buck. Four ounces mixed with a quart of apple juice, orange juice, lemonade, etc will give you 9 servings of 4 ounces each, with almost 0.5 ounces of pure cranberry per serving. (You can also add some prune juice to your daily cocktail, but that is for a different problems.)\n\nDrink plenty of pure water, at least 1/2 a gallon a day. Coffee, soda, etc don't count toward this goal. Distilled water will do you the most good, but some people find the "flat" taste objectionable. Don't put lemon to cover the taste; then it's not water anymore, it's lemonade.\n\nKeep your immune system strong with regular hours, plenty of rest, and 5 daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is easier than it sounds, as a large apple or a large cucumber would be two servings, a 'meal size' salad would be 3 servings or maybe 4.
845410
drink cranberry juice daily.  have the doc run a culture on your urine to make sure the bacteria is sensitive to the med.  make sure you are cleaning correctly after you use the bathroom and have sex.
757801
The most common cause of UTI are bacteria from the bowel that live on the skin near the rectum or in the vagina which can spread and enter the urinary tract through the urethra. \n\nOnce these bacteria enter the urethra they travel upwards causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract. \n\nSexual intercourse is a common cause of urinary tract infections because the female anatomy can make women more prone to urinary tract infections. During sexual intercourse bacteria in the vaginal area is sometimes massaged into the urethra by the motion of the penis.\n\nAnother cause of bladder infections or UTI is waiting too long to urinate. The bladder is a muscle that stretches to hold urine and contracts when the urine is released. Waiting very long past the time you first feel the need to urinate causes the bladder to stretch beyond its capacity which over time can weaken the bladder muscle. When the bladder is weakened it may not empty completely and some urine is left in the bladder which may increase the risk of urinary tract infection or bladder infection. \n\nAntibiotics cure typical bladder infections. Drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry pills can reduce your chances of getting a bladder infection or help cure it if you already have one.
248195
Yes, you can have UTI without burning. The best way to rule out any other possibility is to get a CAT scan abd/ pelvis. This would tell you if you have any other abnormality including ovarian vs stone in the ureters. \nUTI or pyelonephritis could be diagnosed with Blood test looking for elevated WBC or by obtaining urinalysis.
1104442
I have been having UTI's since I was 4 years old so I can definately assure you that they are not solely caused by sex. It is a bacterial infection which could be caused by something as simple as you wiped your bottom the wrong way and e-coli transferred from your anus to your urethra. Most women will at least get a few in their life.\n\nYou should definatley tell her so she can take you to the doctors. Antibiotics are the best way to clear up a UTI.
1027663
I have the same problem. I am going to see a Urologist as this has been going on for years. Your Gyno should be your first stop, and I'm sure you do all the instructions from them-( wiping from front to back, urinating after sex, drinking cranberry juice or pills, drinking lots of water and in my case taking an anti biotic after sex). I would say it is time to see a kidney specialist as UTI's are so miserable, and sounds like you have reached tolerance to many antibiotics.
315293
you could have an infection.  iud's are known for giving urinary tract infections.  you need to go to the doctor.
147604
Antibiotics aren't absolutely necessary unless you are having a horrible UTI. I get them from time to time never use an antibiotic, because I simply don't like to go on lots of those. They really screw with your system, and for me, typically lead to a yeast infection. Which is then just another pill I have to be on! Drink cranberry juice and a lot of water. Drink cranberry juice regularly if you have a tendency to get a lot of UTIs. Remember to always wipe front to back...a lot of times a UTI occurs when bacteria from the stool gets into the urethra...icky I know, but true! If you don't like cranberry juice much (I am not a big fan), try to mix it with half orange juice, and it is quite tasty. Orange juice, by the way, helps in the prevention of kidney stones (which I am very prone to getting myself)...and that was a recommendation from my Urologist.
553800
No, urine comes out of your body sterile.  I don't think it is dangerous, but what good would come of it?  It is the waste that your body doesn't want or need.