I've had at least 10 uti's (urinary tract infection) in the last 4 years, it's really frustrating. Anyways, I follow all the precautions, drink alot of water, i take cranberry pills, usually pee before & after sex. The other day me & my bf did it but we didn't finish and I still got one, before I thought that it was the sperm that would make me get a uti, but now i'm thinking otherwise. My bf is not circumcised, so maybe there some bacteria there or something, could this be the cause of my chronic uti's?
2006-09-11 17:46:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If thats the case you should ask your bf if hes willing to do the procedure, that way you can have more worry free sex!
2006-09-11 17:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by delphina0723 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
That could very likely be the cause.
Sperm doesn't cause uti's, bacteria does. Bacteria can be pushed into the urethra during sex. The cleaner you are, and your boyfriend is, the better.
Your boyfriend needs to clean under the foreskin EXTREMELY well, every day, preferably with a medical type antibacterial soap, such as Hibitane. There are a lot of very anti-circumcision people around, but the fact is, it is much easier for men to keep clean if they are circumcised.
2006-09-11 18:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Infections are caused by bacteria or viruses. In this case it is most likely a bacteria introduced during sex. Both of you should pop into the shower and clean up really well before you get going.
Also, make sure your boyfriend isn't sporting a UTI himself & he's just passing it to you each time.
2006-09-11 18:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think circumcision has a thing to do with it (I know several Jewish women who've had trouble with UTIs, and presumably their men have been cut), but it certainly is possible that you are passing an infection back and forth. Usually both partners need to be treated with antibiotics. You really need to get checked out by a doctor, and so does he.
This is NOT a reason for him to get circumcised! He should remain whole, just get rid of the infection, not part of his penis!
2006-09-13 08:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can also get uti's from oral sex if they stay down to long. You know how some guys go down and never want to come back up that can cause a lot of problems down there
2006-09-11 18:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by brigette b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can well be a chronic UTI or recurrent UTI.. such terms exists.. and there is a long list of investigations that doctors can do before you hold your BF accountable for being a carrier..
the simple measure is for your BF to go and check himself, the worst thing can happen that he would actually get treatment for long happening problem..
and condoms doesn't seem to be a bad idea..
2006-09-11 17:54:46 · answer #6 · answered by KnightSaber2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you should definately check under the little hood and make sure he's not packing some lint in there. Hopefully he's a tidy lad but if not he could have crap trapped between the bottom of the german helmet and the bottom of foreskin
Have you tried using a condom (s) for six months or so? Just to see?
2006-09-11 17:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by der_grosse_e 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is possible. An uncircumcised male cannot be as clean as a circumcised one. That's why the procedure is done. Talk to your Dr.
2006-09-11 17:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make a very thoroughy shower a prelude to love making.
Should work.
2006-09-11 17:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea make sure his penis is clean before having sex, and make sure to wash up after you have sex... and im sorry that youve had that many UTI's, i would shoot myself.....ive only had 2 and i never want to have one again...
2006-09-12 00:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Skeeterbug M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋