why does this happen?

[SlickTony]

I have been experiencing UTIs ever since last June. I have had had courses of antibiotics, a cystoscopy, yeast infections...such a pain! What everybody says to do is to pee before and after sex, and be sure to keep hydrated. I wish you all the best.

 

[Quint]

I second the "pee immediately after sex" recommendation. Also, make sure he doesn't so much as rub up on your ass before having sex with you--lots of UTIs are caused by spreading bacteria from the anus to the urethra. IOW, no anal-to-vaginal sex. Get a good soap that is Ph balanced for delicate areas (not too hard to find) and use that after sex, as well--normal soap will temporarily destroy your body's natural bacterial protection. And finally, get on good speaking terms with your GP; I do it right and I still get UTIs. Grrr.

 

[Gilly Bean]

When you get one, drink a lot of cranberry juice. I never used to like it, now I drink it like mad cause I love it. I haven't gotten a single bacterial infection "down there" in a few years, since I became so addicted to cranberry juice.

I started drinking it after a UTI during a pregnancy, and the ob nurse suggested it. It does help, not sure how, but it does.

Cleanliness is a key factor, no matter hoe clean you think you or a partner are, it never hurts to keep a tub of baby wipes handy, and do a quick wipe down. It can be a form of fore play to 'clean' your partner, and to have him clean you.

 

[Meat Whistler]

When you get one, drink a lot of cranberry juice. I never used to like it, now I drink it like mad cause I love it. I haven't gotten a single bacterial infection "down there" in a few years, since I became so addicted to cranberry juice.

I started drinking it after a UTI during a pregnancy, and the ob nurse suggested it. It does help, not sure how, but it does.

Cleanliness is a key factor, no matter hoe clean you think you or a partner are, it never hurts to keep a tub of baby wipes handy, and do a quick wipe down. It can be a form of fore play to 'clean' your partner, and to have him clean you.

I can't agree more. I drink sugar-free cranberry juice daily and I haven't had any problems, whatsoever. It's definitely worth a try!

 

[autoerotism]

i heard that if your guy is uncircumsized then it will encourage it.
mine is uncircumsized and is always clean, but i still get them.

any info or help is good.

Only if he is not clean!

A transfer of anal to vaginal can also cause problems.

If he is really big you might be tearing a little and that too can be a cause.

Sometimes certain medications like penicillon <-- however it is spelled can cause yeast infections too.

Keep it clean and clean the clam after should cut down on it!

 

[asiasiren]

First thing you should look at is his hands. Does he keep them clean? Same for the fingernails. His hands/fingers can bring quite a bit of bacteria with them.

 

[firefighter02]

Also important to remember if you are using a ...um... a toy and it falls on the floor and you step on it, don't forget to wash it off before you use it.

Well at least that is what I have heard

 

[Spurious Scribe]

I can't agree more. I drink sugar-free cranberry juice daily and I haven't had any problems, whatsoever. It's definitely worth a try!

I have heard all the same things about drinking cranberry juice. I couldn't find one that I could stand the taste of until someone suggested that I try sugar-free cran-grape (cranapple and grape). Love the taste, low calorie... and it seems to definitely help!

Good luck!

 

[sheath]

Also important to remember if you are using a ...um... a toy and it falls on the floor and you step on it, don't forget to wash it off before you use it.

Well at least that is what I have heard

*snicker*

S.

 

[A's Sweet Baby]

Also, keep in mind that caffeine can make UTI's worse. So, if you drink a lot of soda/caffeine, you may want to cut back.