Can bacteria last on sex toys?

[PleaseHelp23114]

so Ive been tested for chlamydia several times over the last 9 months. I got a positive result and me and my boyfriend took the meds but had sex too soon and contracted it back. We both took more meds and this time it worked, we both got retested and got negative results. Now, I have always suffered with UTIs and thats all that this chlamydia felt like but they UTI results came back neg so finally i asked to be tested for STDS. well since we both have been negative everything has been fine until a few days ago when he came inside me. The next morning i felt like i had a UTI (burning and urgency) but the burn went away after a day, now i just have the urge to go constantly and after I go that feeling still bothers me all throughout the day. I took one of those drug store UTI tests and it was negative. There is no discharge, burn or pain.  I used my vibrator about 1 month ago, the same one i was using while i was infected but I always clean it and cleaned it before i used it the last time. But all the sudden I am getting the same symptoms as I was earlier in the year with the chlamydia. I know he is faithful to me, as am I. We basically live together so I really do not think that is the case.  So after all this explanation, my question is, can the bacteria survive on a sex toy? Do you think it is a UTI or maybe just my Ph balance is messed up cause he came inside me and the symptoms will subside?

[gracefromHHP]

You need to go see your doctor and get examined.  You have symptoms that warrant a proper exam and better testing than otc testing.

No, chlamydia is not going to be on your sex toys after all this time but there might be other bacteria on them.  Depending on what type of material they are made out of , they need replaced regularly because of this.  

grace

[PleaseHelp23114]

well thats the biggest problem, I do not have health insurance. I am trying to find a free clinic but Im not sure how well that is going to go. otc testing?

[auntiejessi]

If you tell me your state, I can find clinics for you.

OTC testing means over the counter testing, such as your UTI testing kit.

Aj

[PleaseHelp23114]

I live in Pennsylvania. About 20 mins from DE and 5 mins from MD.

[auntiejessi]

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=178&Q=238150 - just click on your region.

I also found this for MD, in case one is closer - http://www.edcp.org/pdf/Maryland_STD_Brochure.pdf

Aj

[PleaseHelp23114]

Thank you. I will look into them ASAP!