Can sex cause UTI?

Question

can sex cause urinary tract infection?

Answer 1

YES>
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.

Once these bacteria enter the urethra they travel upwards causing infection in the bladder and sometimes other parts of the urinary tract.
Sexual 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.

Women who change sexual partners or begin having sexual intercourse more frequently may experience bladder or urinary tract infections more often than women in monogomus relationships. Although it is rare, some women get a urinary tract infection every time they have sex.

Another 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.

Other factors may also increase a woman's risk of developing UTI including pregnancy, having urinary tract infections or bladder infections as a child, having past menopause, and diabetes.

Answer 2

Yes it can. The first time I got a UTI I didnt know what it was. A few days later when I finally figured it out, I tried using at-home remedies, (I think I drank more cranberry juice in two days than most people have in their lifetimes!) but it didnt help. It turned into a kidney infection and I had to go to urgent care and get antibiotics right away. My doctors said next time, skip the at home stuff and just get antibiotics.

And, trust me, a kidney infection is so painful, I will never try the other way again!!!

Answer 3

Sex is a common cause of UTIs in women because sexual intercourse introduces bacteria into a woman's urinary tract. During sex, the urethra comes into contact with the bacteria from the genital area and anus, allowing them to enter the urethra, the bladder, and possibly eventually the kidneys, and result in an infection.

Answer 4

It's possible. Sometimes bacteria can be swept into the urethra during sex. You can usually prevent an infection by urinating after sex.

Answer 5

Yes it can it introduces bacteria into that area by a number of things, just remember always pee after sex! urine is sterile and can kill some of those bacteria causing microoranisms and washes other things out.

Answer 6

Yes .. caffiene can to . Buy some AZO the kind that prevents it , and if u still have it get the kind that treats it GOOD LUCK! i use to get them all da time . but not any more

Answer 7

Yes it can! Not sure what to do about it other than get some AZO and drink lots of water.

Answer 8

Yes, for a variety of reasons. There's even a medical term: honeymooner's cystitis

Answer 9

Drink cranberry juice without sweeteners regularly.
Urinate immediately after intercourse.

Answer 10

Yes, it can, especially the first time.