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Condoms and urinary tract infections?


So, my husband and I have been married for a few months now. It seems that pretty much every time we have sex using a condom I get a UTI. When we don't use a condom I'm fine. I take all the precautions like urinating before and after sex, drinking lots of water, and washing myself before and after sex. So, why is it just with condoms that I get UTIs? I always seem to be lubricated enough. I just don't understand why this is happening.

easy! same thing happens to me. the lubrication in the condoms is what is giving this to you. it is being thrust into your body and obviously your body isn;t agreeing with it...this is wht my doc told me....

Person above might be right, in which case you can try unlubricated condoms.

Another possibility is that it's the latex that bothers you. There are one or two brands available (I forget the names) that are made of polyurethane instead of latex. A bit more expensive, if I recall, but might be worth the try.

Also available are condoms made of natural animal skin. They're harder to find now because they don't protect against STDs, but if it's to play with your husband I take it this isn't a concern.

All the, er, best.

Perhaps you are allergic to the condoms you use.
That happens for me too, i get really irrated 'down there'
when we use condoms.
It's probably your body doesnt like condoms and your perhaps allergic to them.
Good luck dear :]

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