UTI From too Much Lube? (TMI)

sharmurph18 · July 2010

DH and I had sexy time over the weekend and he used a TON of lube by accident--now I feel like I'm getting a UTI. I took a home test and there were no nitrates in my urine but the other line (LEU) was positive. I've been drinking the crap out of some cranberry juice and took some cystex to help me get to sleep last night.

I used to get a really bad UTI every time I'd have a new sexual partner (that totally makes me sound like a skank) but since getting one the first time I had sexy time with DH I haven't had one so it's just weird!

Could using too much lube cause a UTI?

**Also (and this is really far-fetched) our electricity went out yesterday (in 100degree heat) and I was sweating my butt off. I know this is kind of gross but could having a sweaty chiney cause a UTI and manifest into symptoms within just a few hours?

TYIA!

mistywhite400 · July 2010

yes anything from not enough lube to too much lube can cause a UTI. It's caused from getting bacteria or irritation up there. sorry! Hope you feel better! I'd just call your dr to get some antibiotics.

catycombs · July 2010

Hmmm, I don't think sweating would do it. However, I've had different kinds of lube irritate me, especially Ky. I'm sorry you have a UTI. That is no fun at all. Drink lots of water!!

Ivana_Stolichnaya · July 2010

I used to get them, not a lot, but a couple per year I guess (is that considered a lot? I dunno) Anyway I make sure to go pee every time after sex to wash out any bacteria that could have been pushed up the urethra. This is what my Dr. told me to do and so far it's been about 3 years since I had one.

Boizmom · July 2010

Yes, too much lube can cause an UTI. Even flavored/scented lube can cause this. Something majority of Drs don't tell their patients is that more often then not you'll get UTIs from unclean toys, unclean hands, too much/too little lube.

cindydee · July 2010

this happened to me before. i think the scents on the lube made me get irritated.. always pee after the deed!

Abinormal · July 2010

I use a lube called "Just Like Me." I bought it from a Pure Romance party that I attended. It's awesome!! I used to get a yeast infection every single time that DH and I used lube, but we use this stuff all the time and it's never caused me to have a yeast infection. It's a water based, hypoallergenic lube, that's supposed to mimic your own vaginal lubricants. When this bottle is gone, I'll definitely be tracking down someone to buy a new bottle from.

JDWNYC · July 2010

OK, so here's a TMI question...did you put your legs over his shoulders or get into a similar position? That move can cause UTIs bc it makes it easy for bacteria to travel from your rear to your front. I swear I refuse to do anything like that on a Friday bc the dr. isn't open on the w/e.