female only Does anyone else get UTI's when they have sex?

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

This has always been a problem for me. I have been on a low dose of an anti biotic for a long time because I was getting them all the time, even when I was not sexually active. I take Cranberry capsules and do everything I am told. I am SICK of it!:drool:

[mica 0]

Hi,

They call that "honeymoon cystitis"!

One way of avoiding them is urinating immediately following sexual activity. This helps flush out any bacteria that have entered the urinary tract. It really does work.

I recently got one after my first long bicycle ride of the season! Go figure!

Good luck.

[OH Juli 15]

mica,

you ride? you should check out the cycling thread on here in the fitness forum.

We talking riding all the time. Not so much UTI's...but we'd discuss them if they came up.

[Carrie_C 9]

I have one right now and I feel like crap. I got up to use the bathroom last night and OOCH it hurt. I have to go to the doctor today.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Yeah, I run and go potty as fast as I can. It sure ruins the mood. The cranberry capsules seem to make a big difference too. I may switch to 3 x a day instead of twice.

UTI's are miserable! I am lucky my band dr. got me used to drinking 64 oz of Water per day too. I need to stay flushed.

Okay boys, I hope you're having a good time reading this!

[Daisalana 33]

I was told (and I think it helps) to urinate right BEFORE as well as right after the sex. Try doing both & see if that helps. Although you may not be able to pee a whole lot right after sex since you went before, I am always able to do a little bit.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

I usually try to drink a glass of Water right before so I will have something to pee. I will try going before too. I think I usually do anyway, cause it's not fun on a full bladder.:smile2:

[Froggi 4]

I have this problem too. So I try to pee before and after...usually just after though

[NukeChik 1]

Not unless its kinky, still waiting to see if I get one from last night:tt2:

No but really, I try to do what Fairy was saying and go before and after. 'specially since my guy likes to do some g-spot stuff every now and again and it makes me feel like I need to pee!! I know TMI, but its the girls room!!

[Wheetsin 714]

Never had a UTI in my life, but - strange, after sex? I wonder why.

[NukeChik 1]

Wheetsin, its my understanding that a lot of bacteria gets tossed around during that time. Then the bacteria cause the infection.

[Daisalana 33]

What she said. I don't know if my UTI's (which were frequent years ago) were sex related, I think my doctor indicated it was. I blamed dirty husband fingers (that's important, make him wash his hands!!), and sex in general with all the bacteria moving from the outside to inside.

If you are using sugar-substances for anything fun down there, don't. That also causes yeast infections/UTI's. Never go from the pooper to the pink! Make sure any toys are sterilized between each use.

Those are some sex reasons I've heard UTI's happen.

[Cate18 0]

I had this problem a few years back. I started keeping a box of baby wipes under my sink and just have a pee and then give a little wipe and then I'm good.

[NukeChik 1]

Never go from the pooper to the pink!

Dying at my desk right now!!:smile2:

[Froggi 4]

lol from anal to vaginal LOOL