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Can i have sex while having a mild uti? i only have frequent urgency to pee. also can i pass it on while having sex ?

11 doctors weighed in across 7 answers

Yes: You can have sex with a UTI. Just be sure to take your antibiotics and urinate right after intercourse so that you don't make the UTI worse. As to your other question, UTI's are not contagious, so you cannot pass it to your partner. Hope this helps!

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: UTIs not transmittable to partners, unless due to sexually transmitted infection. Okay to have sex with mild UTI, but be sure to void afterwards and drink plenty of fluids. Ideally you should wait until your symptoms resolve. Sexual intercourse is often the cause of UTIs in women.

Answered 8/26/2014

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Dr. Steve Choi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Without testing your urine, frequent urination may have many causes. UTIs are not generally contagious, so only the discomfort of frequency may be the only issue regarding sexual activity.

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: if mild you can have sex if no discomfort It is possible to pass it on but usually it does not occur unless the partner's immune system is weskened If increased symptoms please see a provider for appropriate therapy

Answered 8/22/2014

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Sex, wait.: Sex while having the symptoms of a UTI would likely only make the symptoms worse. Depending what the causative agent is you could certainly pass it on to your sexual partner. Best to wait until the symptoms have improved and perhaps a course of antibiotics might assist in the improvement.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Dr. William Jenkins answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes,: You won't pass on a mild diagnosed UTI, but sex can cause a UTI in you

Answered 8/23/2014

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Better: To use protective barrier until the infection has resolved

Answered 8/23/2014

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