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Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Urinary tract infections occur in the urethra (the tube you pee out of) and the urinary bladder. Common symptoms of UTI’s are burning or discomfort with urination, increased frequency and pressure. Antibiotics and increasing oral fluids will cure the infection. Urinary tract infections are not passed between partners.

The urethra and the vagina are two separate tubes. They do not come together inside the body. 

However, sometimes, vaginal infections will cause urinary symptoms along with changes in vaginal discharge. Vaginal infections like yeast and bacterial vaginosis can cause burning with urination. These are not sexually transmitted infections.  Yeast infections cause a thick, white, cottage cheese like discharge. There is frequently intense itching in and around the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis causes thin, white, milky discharge that has a “fishy” odor.  With bacterial vaginosis, there may be burning around the vaginal area.

Likewise, vaginal infections that are sexually transmitted, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, can also cause urinary symptoms. Some individuals will experience symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection, although most people will have no symptoms. Men may have yellow or green discharge from the penis, and may experience some discomfort with urination, especially upon waking. Women may have unusual vaginal discharge. Discharge may be yellow, green or gray and have a foul odor. If there is any concern about STDs, consider having an STD screening done. 

Family Planning Plus clinics offer free STD screenings for men and women of all ages.