So I'm 16 years old and my boyfriend is 18. He comes home from college every once in a while to see me and sometimes we have sex. Recently though I thought I had a UTI so I treated myself for it with the stuff my mom bought for me. It went away for a few days but now it feels like it again. What is it and what should I do?
Hi Ariel,
We can't say what it is, only what it might be.
You might have a UTI, sometimes they need prescription antibiotics to treat. It could even be an STD, not to suggest he's sleeping with anyone else but it IS a possibility.
See your doctor and get tested. Just tell your parents you think you have a UTI but it isn't getting better.
Good luck.
We always use a condom, doesn't that prevent some STDs?
Yes it usually does, if used properly.
The point is, no one can tell what is wrong without an exam. You need to see a doctor.