Can you only get a UTI from sex? What are the causes ??

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There’s like a million reasons why your vagina flora can be off and induce a UTI, but not peeing after sex is a fast way to get one.

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Your poll needs to have more options. 
You can get a UTI whenever bacteria enters your urethra. There are so many ways to get exposed to bacteria. It’s not just from sex. You don’t have to do anything sexual to get a UTI either.

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Bacteria can get into your urethra from unclean hands, wiping improperly, anything potentially contaminated with bacteria coming into contact with the area.

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That’s a major cause... it’s the only reason I have ever gotten one so I have learned to pee immediately after sex. Lol

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You can get it from sex and other things.

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UTIs happen when bacteria gets into the urethra. That can happen in a variety of ways. Sex is a very common cause though.

Can you only get a UTI from sex? What are the causes ??

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