can I pass a urinary tract infection by having sex?

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can I pass a urinary tract infection by having sex?

2007-08-06 11:29:55 · 4 answers · asked by rorybellows 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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No. A UTI is caused by bacteria and is in no way contagious.
A women can get a UTI from sex because the urethra and vagina are so close together and sometimes bacteria from the vagina will get pushed into the urethra and into the bladder. If you have a UTI and have sex you will not give it to your partner.

2007-08-06 12:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

yes you can. using a condom can prevent passing the infection so it's always safer to use protection

2007-08-06 18:38:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jans L 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

yes you can, but obviously it is not an std

2007-08-06 18:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

yes you certainly can

2007-08-06 18:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋