urinary tract infections

Urinary Tract Infections
One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs
The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.
By Erica Sloan

Health
Your ‘Chronic UTIs’ Might Actually Not Be UTIs at All
Common infections don’t have a monopoly on bladder pain and urgency.
By Erica Sloan

Urinary Tract Infections
How to Prevent UTIs If You’re Stuck in a Constant Cycle of Infection
Yes, you *can* wrest your freedom back from the tight clench of your urethra.
By Korin Miller and Erica Sloan

Urinary Tract Infections
How to Soothe UTI Pain as You Wait for Your Prescription to Kick In
If it feels like there’s a fire-breathing dragon in your urethra, read this.
By Erica Sweeney
Urinary Tract Infections
Why Does It Burn When I Pee After Sex?
Doctors explain why doing the right thing can feel so painful in the moment.
By Erica Sloan
Health
Is It Bad That I Can’t Pee in a Steady Stream?
Here’s how to tell when your stop-and-go flow might be signaling a health problem.
By Erica Sloan
Health
Former President Bill Clinton Is ‘On the Mend’ After Hospitalization
He’s been in the ICU since Tuesday.
By Sarah Jacoby
Urinary Tract Infections
Simone Biles Went to the ER With a Kidney Stone—and Made It to the World Championships Finals the Next Day
"This kidney stone can wait."
By Korin Miller
Urinary Tract Infections
This Viral Tweet Perfectly Sums Up What It's Like to Have Recurrent UTIs—and Doctors Who Don't Take Them Seriously
"It's 2018! There should be a UTI vaccine!”
By Korin Miller
Urinary Tract Infections
Is There Actually Any Way to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
We have some excellent news.
By Korin Miller
Pregnancy
Here’s What You Need to Know About Treating a UTI While Pregnant
Certain antibiotics could be linked to birth defects.
By Korin Miller
Contraception
Can Antibiotics Actually Make Your Birth Control Fail?
Do you need backup birth control or nah?
By Korin Miller
Sexual & Reproductive Health
My Incurable Disease Made Sex Incredibly Painful Until I Found the Right Treatment
It was like sandpaper tearing at my insides.
By Simone Gorrindo
Prostate Cancer
7 Penis Problems Your Partner Should Probably Get Checked Out
Vaginas aren't the only ones that need checkups.
By Korin Miller
Urinary Tract Infections
This Is How Often You Should Pee Every Day
Plus, here's what it means if you've always gotta go.
By Zahra Thompson