<s>[INST] Are UTIs a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? [/INST] No. While UTIs commonly develop within 24 hours after sexual intercourse, they are not sexually transmitted: The bacteria which cause UTIs are not “caught” during intercourse. Instead, friction related to sexual activity helps these bacteria make their way out of the vagina and up the urethra. This is why UTIs are often associated with intercourse. Source: THE WOMAN HEALTH PAVILION. Link: https://www.ilovemygyn.com/conditions/urinary-tract-infections/uti-faq/#:~:text=Are%20UTIs%20a%20sexually%20transmitted,not%20%E2%80%9Ccaught%E2%80%9D%20during%20intercourse.. Field: Urology. Disease: Urinary Tract Infection </s>