A few simple precautions to avoid urinary tract infections.
- Good hygiene is essential for preventing UTIs. Always wipe from front to back to keep bacteria
away from the urethra.
- Don't use scented toilet paper, perfumed or deodorant soaps, bubble bath, or feminine-hygiene
sprays, all of which dry out the delicate vaginal tissues and make you more prone to infection.
- Wash thoroughly soon after sexual activity, and if you are prone to frequent urinary tract
infections, rinse with a solution of one cup of warm water with two drops of tea tree oil to kill
bacteria.
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially pure water and herbal teas.
- Your need for fluids varies according to your diet, your level of activity, and the climate and
season, but a good general guideline is to drink enough so that you need to urinate every
couple of hours. This keeps your bladder cleansed and free of trouble-causing microorganisms.
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