{"id":440,"date":"2020-06-09T10:42:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T10:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/?p=440"},"modified":"2020-06-03T15:50:49","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T15:50:49","slug":"how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid being affected by UTI after sex?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As per reports,\naround 50-60% of women are prone to UTI, although the reports may vary. UTI is\nthe urinary tract infection caused by bacteria affecting kidneys, ureters,\nbladder, and urethra. <strong>UTI can affect any part of the body, but it mostly\naffects the bladder, thereby leading to a condition called cystitis.<a href=\"#_ftn1\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"428\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UTI-pain-after-sex.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UTI-pain-after-sex.jpg 650w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UTI-pain-after-sex-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/UTI-pain-after-sex-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Urine doesn&#8217;t\ncontain <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/can-you-have-sex-with-yeast-infections\/\"><strong>bacteria<\/strong><\/a><strong>,\nbut your genital area may be infested with bacteria.<\/strong> The bacteria of your\ngenitals will eventually enter the urinary tract, thereby leading to\ninflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are different causes of UTI, sex is one of them. <strong>Compared to women, men have a lesser risk of UTI caused due to sex. However, one cannot deny the fact that it is prevalent.<a href=\"#_ftn2\"><strong>[2]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Can_UTI_lead_to_sex\" >Can UTI lead to sex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Can_people_get_UTI_every_time_they_have_sex\" >Can people get UTI every time they have sex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Who_is_more_at_the_risk_of_getting_UTI\" >Who is more at the risk of getting UTI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#How_to_lower_the_risk_of_UTI_after_sex\" >How to lower the risk of UTI after sex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Symptoms_of_UTI\" >Symptoms of UTI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#When_should_I_see_a_doctor\" >When should I see a doctor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Can_I_have_sex_if_I_have_UTI\" >Can I have sex if I have UTI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-being-affected-by-uti-after-sex\/#Preventive_Measures\" >Preventive Measures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_UTI_lead_to_sex\"><\/span>Can UTI lead to sex? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, mostly if\nyou are a woman. Penetrative sex includes thrusting, which will lead to\nbacteria entering the urethra that makes its way into the bladder, thereby\nincreasing the risk of UTI.<a href=\"#_ftn3\"><strong>[3]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The female anatomy\nis one of the main reasons women are so prone to UTI due to sex. <strong>The shorter\nurethra of females allows the bacteria to get in the bacteria easily. <\/strong>Moreover,\nthe urethra of women are close to the anus, so different bacteria such as\nE.coli can easily infest your urethra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Many people are\nunder the notion that only penetrative sex leads to UTI.<\/strong> However, it does not because oral sex can also increase the risk of\ngetting infected due to UTI.<a href=\"#_ftn4\">[4]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Women with a\nhistory of UTI or any such condition eventually become prone to such\ninfections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_people_get_UTI_every_time_they_have_sex\"><\/span>Can people get UTI every time they have sex? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The claim of\nthis is yet unknown. But you cannot have UTI every time you have sex.<\/strong> However, the chances may increase if you are prone to the virus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UTI triggered\ndue to sex is referred to as honeymoon cystitis.<\/strong>\nHowever, it is necessary to know that frequent unprotected sex can eventually\nincrease the risk of UTI.<a href=\"#_ftn5\">[5]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But that&#8217;s not\nall.<\/strong> There may be other reasons as well because you\nmay get UTI, such as genetic history, getting a new partner, pelvic organ\nprolapse, and problems in emptying the bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/the-top-things-to-know-about-menopause\/\"><strong>Menopause<\/strong><\/a><strong>\nis also said to increase the risk of UTI.<\/strong> The decreasing levels of estrogen\neventually increase the <a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/vaginal-dryness-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">dryness\naround your vaginal<\/a> region. <strong>This may eventually harm your estrogen\nlevels, thereby proving to be harmful in the long run. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Men, too, are prone\nto UTI due to frequent sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_more_at_the_risk_of_getting_UTI\"><\/span>Who is more at the risk of getting UTI? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can get\ninfected by UTI, but studies have shown that women are eight times more prone\nthan men to be infected with UTI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other factors that\ncan increase the risk of UTI include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Obesity<\/li><li>Weak immune system<\/li><li>Genital and urine abnormalities<\/li><li>Frequent penetrative or oral sex<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any\nfemale member in your house who is frequently infected with UTI, then your\nchances can increase as well.<a href=\"#_ftn6\">[6]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_lower_the_risk_of_UTI_after_sex\"><\/span>How to lower the risk of UTI after sex? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventing UTI\nafter sex may sound easy, but it is not. For instance, finding a proper plan to\nget over UTI ks close to impossible<strong>. However, there are several ways you can\nadopt to minimize the risk of getting infected.<a href=\"#_ftn7\"><strong>[7]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years,\nhealth experts have come up with certain ideas that can help to prevent the\nrisk of getting infected from UTI. Some of the tips include the following.<a href=\"#_ftn8\">[8]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Urinate before or after sex as it\nhelps to get rid of bacteria. <\/li><li>Wash your genital area with warm\nwater after having sex to prevent the urethra from getting into urethra. <\/li><li>Contraceptive measures such as\ndiaphragms and spermicides can increase the risk of infection. Therefore, if\nyou think that these are increasing the infection risk, you can avoid using\nthese. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Women who are highly prone to UTI and have recurrent outbreaks, they should prefer having doctor prescribed antibiotics. <strong>Usually, one dosage is only recommended after <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/how-often-should-couples-have-sex\/\"><strong>sexual intercourse<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"495\" src=\"http:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/differnce-between-mans-and-womans-UTI.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/differnce-between-mans-and-womans-UTI.jpg 380w, https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/differnce-between-mans-and-womans-UTI-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_UTI\"><\/span>Symptoms of UTI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discomfort is\none of the main symptoms of UTI.<\/strong> However, the symptoms\ncan vary from being mild to severe. Severe UTI symptoms can harm your daily\nlife, as well.<a href=\"#_ftn9\">[9]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, some of the\ncommon symptoms of UTI include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Frequent urge to urinate. <\/li><li>Bloody urine. <\/li><li>Rectal pain. <\/li><li>Burning sensation while peeing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people often\nfeel the symptoms around their abdominal region and back. <strong>However, if UTI\nisn&#8217;t taken care of initially, it may spread to the kidney harming it.<\/strong> This\noccurs in case of severe UTI in which you may experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Chills<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_see_a_doctor\"><\/span>When should I see a doctor? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain\nserious conditions under which you may need to see a doctor. In some cases, UTI\nkeeps growing if not checked properly. T<strong>his paves the way for grave\nproblems. As a result, it is essential to schedule an appointment with your\ndoctor.<a href=\"#_ftn10\"><strong>[10]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor may\nfirst conduct a verbal examination to check your condition and what you have\nbeen experiencing. Based on your answers, the doctor may recommend your digital\nexamination for confirmation.<a href=\"#_ftn11\">[11]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is necessary\nto consult a doctor because they will be able to prescribe you the right\ntreatment based on the infection rather than trying out medicines on your own. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_sex_if_I_have_UTI\"><\/span>Can I have sex if I have UTI? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is surely one\nof the biggest confusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Well, we have to\nbreak the bubble, for the answer is clearly NO. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an\nactive urinary tract infection, it is suggested to avoid penetrative as well as\nnon-penetrative intercourse to keep the disease at bay and to avoid\ntransmitting it to your partner.<a href=\"#_ftn12\">[12]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you have been\nseeing a doctor, they may be the best ones to advise you when and how you can\nresume <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gaintrial.com\/en\/the-top-health-benefits-of-sex\/\"><strong>sexual\nactivity<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong> However, small moments of intimacy, such as kissing,\ncuddling is indeed not prevented.<a href=\"#_ftn13\">[13]<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Antibiotics can\nhelp your UTI go away.<\/strong> So, if your UTI has cleared\naway, you should consult a doctor before resuming any kind of sexual activity.\nIt is always suggested to be careful, limit yourself before having sex if you have\njust recovered from UTI. <strong>If you received a green signal from your doctor,\nmake sure to use condoms while having sex.<a href=\"#_ftn14\"><strong>[14]<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way, you are\nnot only saving yourself but your partner as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preventive_Measures\"><\/span>Preventive Measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from\nfollowing your doctor&#8217;s advice, you may as well prefer following certain\npreventive measures to prevent the infection from coming back. These include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drinking around six to eight\nglasses of fluid<\/li><li>Maintaining hygiene across your\ngenital area and washing it with warm water daily.<\/li><li>Avoiding the use of spermicides<\/li><li>Do not wear tight underwear.<\/li><li>Wiping after urinating is a good\npractice <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many doctors have\nalso recommended having vaginal probiotics (for women). Sex can undoubtedly\nincrease the risk of UTI, but keeping your genital area clean can be helpful. <strong>Be\nin touch with your doctor as soon as you notice abdominal pain to prevent the\ninfection.<a href=\"#_ftn15\"><strong>[15]<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>\n<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref1\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4457377\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4457377\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#_ftnref2\">[2]<\/a> Stamm WE, Norrby SR. 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