Can You Have Sex With a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?

Summary: Can you have sex when you have a urinary tract infection (UTI)? You can, but doctors say it is better to wait. Having sex can make your UTI symptoms, like pain and pressure, feel much worse. It can also cause a brand new infection or make your current one come back. Doctors recommend waiting 3 to 5 days after you finish your antibiotics before having sex again. To stop UTIs from happening in the future, always pee after sex, make sure you and your partner wash your hands, keep toys clean, and always wipe from front to back.

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