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This scoping review aimed to explore the relationship between sexual wellbeing and UTI, focusing on the impact of symptoms and treatment provision for people experiencing UTI.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A scoping review examining papers from 2002 onwards was implemented via PubMed, PsycInfo, and Scopus, following PRISMA-SR and Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology. Following preregistration, initial searches were conducted, with records screened for title and abstracts, before being screened as full texts using Rayyan software.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Initial searches returned 6984 articles, with 33 articles extracted. The key behavioural factors of frequency of intercourse and lack of pre- and post-sex voiding were confirmed as risk factors; however, results also implicated partner hygiene habits in exacerbating risk. Multiple sexual partners and use of spermicide-based contraception were not consistently associated with heightened UTI occurrence. UTIs negatively impacted sexual function and distress, limiting intimate communication.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>UTIs are often attributed to risky sexual behaviour; however, this review concluded that safe sexual behaviours also increased risk. Additionally, broader interpersonal issues, such as partner hygiene and difficulties in managing open, UTI-informed intimate conversation, were implicated as detrimental factors. Without adequately targeted psychosexual interventions to enhance sexual wellbeing in this population, sexual distress is likely to remain high. 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