Sex may not be the first thing on your mind when you get aurinary tract infection (UTI).
But if youre still craving intimacy with your partner, sex isnt entirely out of the question.
Can You Have Sex When You Have a UTI?
No one wants to have sex while suffering from a symptomatic UTI, Kirby says.
These can aggravate symptoms or spread the infection.
Intimacy doesnt need to stop completely, however.
As a result, this bacteria can reach your kidneys leading to akidney infection.
Thats why its important to take precautions and allow your body time to heal, Gersh says.
Once youre symptom-free and treatment is complete, theres no specific restriction on sexual activity, Gersh says.
When you have telltale symptoms, they can prescribe antibiotics over the phone or via telehealth.
Dr. Wolter has been heavily involved in urologic education.
Wolter completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Illinois.
