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Was on bactrim for fourish days and now on cephalexin for uti since the first wasnt working. finally starting to feel better after a day and a half... when is it possible to have sex? thank you.

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Any time is ok: one thing to keep in mind to avoid UTI'S is to always urinate after you have intercourse can prevent the liklihood of UTI's Best Wishes

Dr Boling agreed

Answered 2/28/2020

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Dr. Lisa Roazen answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Anytime: There’s is no restriction on sexual activity when you have a UTI.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

Was on bactrim for fourish days and now on cephalexin for uti since the first wasnt working. finally starting to feel better after a day and a half... when is it possible to have sex? thank you.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Dr Boling agreed

Dr. Lisa Roazen answered

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