A member asked:

Are utis contagious through sex? can you get it if don't wear a condom and wife has one?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

No & no: I have not heard nor seen any evidence that urinary tract infections are contagious. However, it's possible that sex can increase one's risk, typically for female partner in vaginal sex & male w/o condom in anal sex. But can your wife pass her UTI to you if you're not wearing a condom? No. Still it's important to encourage to finish her antibiotics & not save any for next uti.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not contagious: Utis are not contagious. They are not transmitted sexually.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Unlikely, depending: ...On the agent causing the uti. If it is gonorrhea, chlamydia, or another sti-type organism, then risk increases. Otherwise, longer urethra in males tends to protect from UTI acquisition. Especially if you urinate shortly after intercourse.

Answered 6/10/2014

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