Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Why E. coli and E. faecalis are often found together in infections
E. coli gets a boost from E. faecalis, which may help explain why these two pathogenic pests are often found together in infections.
Why dipsticks and cultures are useless for identifying urinary tract infections
The typical way a doctor will test for a UTI may be on the way out, as research shows that dipsticks and usual cultures are falling short on diagnosing UTI.
Why you get a keep getting a UTI after sex
Getting a UTI every time you have sex is demoralising and bad for your happiness, but there is a specific reason this keeps happening.
Aunt Vadge: why do I have a sudden urge to pee all the time?
Sudden urge to pee with barely anything coming out, and scared you'll wee during sex? It's often an irritated bladder, not infection - and the sex fear is fixable.
Aunt Vadge: is it normal to be sore when I pee after sex?
Sore to pee for a few days after sex, plus trouble getting wet or climaxing a month into sex? It's usually friction from going in too dry. How to fix it.
UTI caused by dehydration
If you've been having a hot or waterless time, you may end up with UTI-like symptoms. We discuss why this happens and how to get rid of it.
Haemorrhoids and vaginal infections/UTIs
Haemorrhoids can cause faeces to accumulate around your anus after the toilet, creating a reservoir of bacteria. This bacteria can more easily spread to the vagina simply by regular movements. We offer some options for keeping your haemorrhoids debris-free.
Understanding your UTIs with Anastasia Visotsky
If you are confused about your recurrent UTIs, take a 5-minute breather and learn more about the mechanisms behind urinary tract infections.
Aunt Vadge: sex and fingering has made my vagina sting and burn like a UTI
Stinging and a constant urge to pee after fingering, even though you were wet? Fingers can bruise the urethra directly (UTI-like, no infection) - but a real UTI can follow.
Understanding E. coli biofilms in recurrent UTIs
We look into E. coli's biofilms in a bit more detail, explaining exactly why biofilms contribute to recurrent urinary tract infections and other vaginal infections.
Escherichia coli (E. coli) in urinary tract infections
We explain E. coli and how it works in urinary tract infections.
How to test your urinary pH
We teach you how to take a urinary pH test at home, for cheap, and how to read and interpret the results.
Enterococcus faecium in vaginal infections
E. faecium is a bacteria that can contribute to or cause vaginal or urinary tract infections.