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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

UTIs are infections that occur in the urinary tract, often caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli.

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Which specific pathogens have documented cases of transmission via urine in sexual contexts?

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Can penis girth affect the risk of female sexual pain or injury during sex?

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