{"id":72,"date":"2020-02-13T00:37:21","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T00:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthissues24.co.za\/?p=72"},"modified":"2020-02-13T00:37:21","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T00:37:21","slug":"can-you-pass-a-uti-to-your-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unionline24.co.za\/health\/can-you-pass-a-uti-to-your-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you pass a UTI to your partner?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> A\u00a0<strong>UTI<\/strong>\u00a0isn&#8217;t a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it isn&#8217;t considered a contagious condition. However,\u00a0<strong>you can pass<\/strong>\u00a0the bacteria that causes a\u00a0<strong>UTI<\/strong>\u00a0between\u00a0<strong>partners<\/strong>. &#8230; In some cases, the\u00a0<strong>UTI<\/strong>\u00a0may actually be a side effect of an STI, such as chlamydia or trichomoniasis. These infections\u00a0<strong>can<\/strong>\u00a0be passed between\u00a0<strong>partners<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Can you have sex with a UTI?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are\u00a0common. UTIs can develop anywhere in the urinary tract, from the urethra to the kidneys. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>a persistent urge to urinate<\/li><li>pain when urinating<\/li><li>pelvic pain or tenderness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these symptoms can be irritating, they won\u2019t prevent you from having vaginal sex. That doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll feel up to it, though. A UTI can irritate the sensitive tissue in your urinary tract, and sexual activity can irritate those tissues even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual activity can also increase your risk of complications and potentially put your partner at risk. That\u2019s why doctors\u00a0usually recommend\u00a0that you wait to have sex until you\u2019re symptom-free and you\u2019ve finished your entire treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It may cause pain and exacerbate other symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A UTI may irritate and inflame the sensitive tissues in your urinary tract. Any penetrative object \u2014 fingers, a toy, or a penis \u2014 can put pressure on the urinary organs during vaginal intercourse. The\u00a0urethral opening\u00a0of a penis can be irritated from a UTI, too. These symptoms can lead to additional pain and discomfort during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While vaginal sex may not be comfortable if you have a UTI,\u00a0anal sex could be. If the mood strikes,\u00a0talk with your partner\u00a0about how you feel and whether this is something you\u2019re both comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you use a dental dam, you shouldn\u2019t receive oral sex while you have a UTI. This can help prevent the spread of any bacteria from the penis or vagina to the mouth. These bacteria could cause a secondary infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re eager to engage in sexual activity before your infection is cleared up, work with your partner to find a style or position that is comfortable and enjoyable. If you continue to have pain despite your UTI treatment, make an appointment and follow up with your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>It can introduce new bacteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sexual activity is one of the\u00a0most common\u00a0ways bacteria get into the urinary tract.\u00a0Ninety percent\u00a0of UTIs are the result of\u00a0<em>Escherichia coli<\/em>\u00a0bacteria that have found their way into the urethra and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>E. coli<\/em>&nbsp;bacteria are most often found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or feces. These bacteria may move from the anus or GI tract onto you or your partner\u2019s hands, mouth, genitals, or a sex toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sex can also push bacteria further into your body through penetration, which sets up a higher likelihood of an infection. If you already have a UTI, penetration may reinfect you or introduce a new source of bacteria. This can lead to a longer recovery time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You may pass the infection to your partner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A UTI isn\u2019t a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it isn\u2019t considered a contagious condition. However, you can pass the bacteria that causes a UTI between partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example,&nbsp;<em>E. coli&nbsp;<\/em>bacteria may travel from your anus to the vaginal opening or onto a penis. During vaginal sex, a penis can move the bacteria into the vaginal opening, increasing the risk of developing an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the UTI may actually be a side effect of an STI, such as\u00a0chlamydia\u00a0or\u00a0trichomoniasis. These infections can be passed between partners.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A\u00a0UTI\u00a0isn&#8217;t a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it isn&#8217;t considered a contagious condition. However,\u00a0you can pass\u00a0the bacteria that causes a\u00a0UTI\u00a0between\u00a0partners. &#8230; In some cases, the\u00a0UTI\u00a0may actually be a side effect of an STI, such as chlamydia or trichomoniasis. These infections\u00a0can\u00a0be passed between\u00a0partners. Can you have sex with a UTI? Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are\u00a0common. 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