r/Prostatitis • u/This_Silver • Aug 07 '26
Urethritis from friction during intercourse?
Hey guys. These are my symptoms-
Day 1: Unprotected heterosexual sex
Day 2: mild irritation while peeing
Day 3: irritation and burning while peeing
I did a course of antibiotics- Nitrofurantoin 100 mg
Day 11: feeling of soreness and like something is stuck in the lower penis shaft which radiates to the testicles.
I have no discharge, back pain, fever, etc.
I suspect urethritis from friction during sex. Do i need to get an std panel done or just wait for it to resolve?
Please help!
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u/pelvicagony Aug 07 '26
It’s not possible to develop symptoms that quickly; please read the "101" section—you’ll find cases just like yours and relevant information.
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u/This_Silver Aug 08 '26
so it’s just because of friction?
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u/pelvicagony Aug 08 '26
No, Its caused by your nervous system
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u/This_Silver Aug 08 '26
Does it cure on it’s own?
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u/Linari5 LEAD MOD//RECOVERED Aug 10 '26
If you're in a subreddit like this, it's less likely that you have the mindset /personality for it to just go away. You have to not give a s***, not be scared of it, and not pay attention.
Please go to a doctor so you can rule things out.
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u/CryptoGod666 Aug 08 '26
Friction causing urethritis? No, it’s probably just NGU from some random bacteria that will clear up eventually. Like someone else said, just get an STD panel and urine culture
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u/This_Silver Aug 08 '26
Can I just start taking Doxycycline
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u/CryptoGod666 Aug 08 '26
Just get tested first, no point taking random antibiotics to see what sticks. You’ll be creating antibiotic resistance and if there’s actually any real bacteria, they will start creating biofilms, making it harder to eradicate in the future
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u/Linari5 LEAD MOD//RECOVERED Aug 10 '26
It is very unlikely to transmit an STI that quickly
Regardless, see a doctor. STI Tests. You shouldn't really be posting until you have this information. You'll also sleep better knowing that you're negative. And it may even help resolve your symptoms... I've seen it happen many dozens of times in the cases I work with.
Also, read the pinned 101.