no utis are not contagious from a woman to a man assuming this uti is not due to chlamydia. most common utis are caused by bacteria that migrate from the colon. assuming that your partner has tested negative for sexually-transmitted diseases this uti should not cause any symptoms in you. no. unless if it is because of clymedia it is highly unlikely to be passed on. a uti is caused because of bacteria near the urethra. it travels thru urethra and into the bladder. in males. the urethra is considerably longer and most bacteria never even reach bladder. on the other hand in women it doesn't have to travel such a distance which makes women more prone. proper cleaning and wiping helps prevent uti. also it has been suggested cranberry pills and plenty of water can help prevent or get rid of uti but there is not enough information to either support or negate this. antibiotics are prescribed by doctor. if you experience a tender or sore urethra search for medical attention. now if a male has a uti females should get checked because it seems women are more susceptible to becoming infected as well. the best advice would be very open to partner when ever something intimate feels wrong. and it never hurts to double check. but normal infections are normal and can be rid of in a few days depending on severity and medication.
if a women has a uti is it contagious to a man she has had sexual intercourse with?