So it makes sense that while in the throes of your UTI, you may havezerodesire to have sex.
But if you’re feeling it, is it safe to have sex during a UTI?
Yes, you’ve got the option to have sex during a UTI.
“Yes, you could still have sex with a UTI,” says board-certified OB/GYNLakeisha Richardson.
Experts generally recommend not having sex with a UTI until you truly feel up for it.
Risks of having sex during a UTI:
It may cause pain or irritation.
Your partner’s penis, fingers, or tongue may inadvertently rub against the urethra, causing irritation.
It may trigger a new infection.
Whenever you have sex, there’s always some chance that you’ll introduce new bacteria into the urethra.
you’ve got the option to pass the UTI to your partner.
coli) to your partner.
That said, it’snot common for men to get a UTI1.
About 3% of men get UTIs each year.
How long should you wait to have sex after a UTI?
Often it’s within a few days of starting treatment," says Trubow.
Safer ways to have sex with a UTI.
Anal sex might also be a more pleasurable option because it lowers the risk of contact with the urethra.
How to avoid another UTI.
UTIs are brought on by bacteria (oftenE.
They can affect people of all genders, but they’re much more common among women.
To prevent UTIs, Trubow recommends:
These precautions are particularly important for people who deal with recurring UTIs.
These will help balance yeast and bacteria and maintain healthy vaginal flora.
