A urinary tract infection (UTI) can strike anyone — even
babies. But adult women tend to get UTIs and the
accompanying uncomfortable UTI symptoms — like painful
urination, lower abdominal cramping, and low back pain —
more than anyone else. In fact, women are 10 times more
likely than men to get a urinary tract infection , and one in
five women will have a UTI at some point in her life.
Why women are more prone to UTIs isn't completely
understood, but experts do know that the way a woman's
body is put together creates a perfect setup for bacteria to
enter the urinary tract. The urethra, which is the tube
through which urine exits the body from the bladder, is
shorter in women than in men. That makes it quicker and
easier for bacteria to infiltrate the bladder. And a woman's
urethra is closer to the anus, allowing those bacteria to
reach the urethra without going far.
One thing that increases a woman’s risk of getting a UTI
even more? Sexual activity.
How Is Sex Connected to UTIs?
Sex is a common cause of UTIs in women because sexual
intercourse introduces bacteria into a woman's urinary
tract. During sex, the urethra comes into contact with the
bacteria from the genital area and anus, allowing them to
enter the urethra, the bladder, and possibly eventually the
kidneys, and result in an infection. In fact, almost 80 percent of premenopausal women with a UTI have had sex withinthe previous 24 hours.


Any time a woman has sex, she's coming into contact with
bacteria, and putting herself at risk for a UTI. Using a
diaphragm for birth control increases the risk even more, as
the location of the diaphragm doesn't allow the bladder to
totally empty itself — allowing urine and bacteria to collect.
Using a spermicide also increases the risk of UTI from sex,
as does irritation of the genitals from sex.
When a woman first starts having sex, she's more likely to
get a urinary tract infection. She's most at risk the first time
she has sex with a new partner. Frequent sex increases the
risk of developing a UTI, too, as does having more sex
partners.
Urinary tract infections have been nicknamed "honeymoon
cystitis," — cystitis is another name for an infection of the
bladder — because frequent intercourse often leads to the
development of a UTI.

5 Ways to Prevent UTIs Associated With Sex
You don't have to stop having sex to prevent UTIs. Here are
some steps you can take to minimize bacteria buildup and
reduce your risk of getting UTIs from sex:

Urinate before sex, and promptly after.

Clean your genital and anal areas before and after
sex.

Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water; this will
help rid your urinary tract of bacteria.

Don't use a diaphragm or spermicide as your form
of birth control.

If your doctor recommends it, take a prescribed
antibiotic after you have sex, or a daily antibiotic.

Men can also develop urinary tract infections from sex, so
they should also always be sure to thoroughly clean their
genitals before and after sex. Wearing a condom can also
help reduce a man's risk of getting a UTI from sex.
If you do notice the symptoms of a urinary tract infection,
seek UTI treatment from your doctor right away. If you get
UTIs often, your doctor may give you antibiotics to take at
the first sign of symptoms.
Urinary tract infections are quite common, and
unfortunately, getting one puts you at a greater risk of
having more in the future. But taking care to minimize the
bacteria that enters the urinary tract can help keep you safe
from painful urinary tract infections.





Source : http://www.everydayhealth.com/urinary-tract-infections/the-link-between-utis-and-sex.aspx

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