[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/Clinic-Stock-12-scaled.jpg” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Not all smells and itches \u201cdown there\u201d are sexually transmitted. It may be hard to tell because they affect the sex organs. These non-sti concerns are infections that can be caused by multiple factors. Even though they aren\u2019t spread just by sex, having safe, clean and lubricated sex can help reduce the risk of infection and reinfection.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please Note<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0 [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”UTI” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n UTIs are common infections that happen when bacteria, often from the skin or rectum, enter the urethra, and infect the urinary tract<\/span>.<\/span> Most UTI\u2019s are caused by bacteria and can be treated with <\/span>antibiotics<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Lower Tract UTIs ” admin_label=”Lower” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lower tract UTIs affect the urethra and bladder. Symptoms of a lower tract UTI include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Upper Tract UTIs ” admin_label=”Upper” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Upper tract UTIs affect the kidneys. These types of UTIs are rarer than lower tract but are often more severe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms of an upper tract UTI include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”BV” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n BV is a common condition in females that happens when there is too much of a certain bacterium in the vagina. It results in an imbalance of \u201cgood\u201d and \u201charmful\u201d bacteria in the vagina. BV can be treated by antibiotics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many people with BV do not have any symptoms. If you do, you may notice:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Yeast Infection ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Yeast” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and vulva.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate, and include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Causes & Preventions ” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Cause & Prevent” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although these illnesses are not sexually transmitted, practicing safe sex habits and good hygiene can help reduce the risk of getting these non-sti illnesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cause:<\/span><\/b> Non-lubricated condoms may increase friction and irritate skin during sexual intercourse.<\/span> Cause:<\/span><\/b> Oral or anal sex followed by penetrative sex can introduce bacteria into the urethra.<\/span> Cause:<\/span><\/b> Diaphragms may put pressure on the urethra and can increase risk of bacterial growth and infection if left in for a prolonged amount of time.<\/span> Cause:<\/span><\/b> Multiple partners can introduce more bacteria into the vagina.<\/span> Cause:<\/span><\/b> Douching can introduce \u201charmful\u201d bacteria and remove \u201cgood\u201d bacteria from vagina.<\/span> Cause: <\/span><\/b>Tight fitting clothing with limited breathability or prolonged wear of wet clothing (i.e. sweaty clothes or swimsuits).<\/span> [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Conclusion” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are having any symptoms \u201c<\/span>down<\/span> there\u201d make sure to make an appointment with Health & Wellness Services by calling 507.457.5160. Only a medical professional will be able to identify if it is an STI or not through laboratory testing.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Not all smells and itches \u201cdown there\u201d are sexually transmitted. It may be hard to tell because they affect the sex organs. These non-sti concerns are infections that can be caused by multiple factors. Even though they aren\u2019t spread just by sex, having safe, clean and lubricated sex can help reduce the risk of infection […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":7538,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1],"tags":[913,749,972,97,951],"class_list":["post-7535","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wellness-blog","tag-clinic","tag-illness","tag-non-sti","tag-sexual-health","tag-sti"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/Clinic-Stock-12-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7PQJv-1Xx","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/125"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7535"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7549,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7535\/revisions\/7549"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7538"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
<\/span>References to \u201cmale\u201d and \u201cfemale\u201d in this article refer the anatomy and sex organs, not gender.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/span>Prevention:<\/span><\/b> Use lube when hooking up. Lube can help increase the pleasure of sex and the effectiveness of condoms but reducing the risk of breaking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Prevention:<\/span><\/b> Wash your parts and toys, and change condoms in between acts.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Prevention:<\/span><\/b> Make sure to wash hands thoroughly before inserting and remove at least 6 hours after having sex. You should not leave this contraceptive in for more than 24 hours as it could cause toxic shock syndrome.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Prevention:<\/span><\/b> Limit the number of partners.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Prevention:<\/span><\/b> Not douching. Vaginas are self-cleaning and maintain a good level of bacteria.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/span>Prevention: <\/span><\/b>Loose fitting clothing made of breathable fabrics such as cotton underwear and changing out of wet clothes when possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n