How to Use Bidets to Prevent Recurrent UTI's

Are you a woman who suffers from recurrent, painful, and life-interrupting UTI's? You are not alone. There is a small handful of women in the world who suffer from this, and these women must take extra measures to try and prevent these painful periods in life. But did you know that there is a small and handy little tool that can help in the prevention of these nasty little infections? It is called the bidet, and it has actually been used by many women for centuries.

What is a bidet?

A bidet is kind of like a little "watering can" that is kept in the bathroom, next to the toilet area. It is filled with water and is used to clean the genitals after bowel movements and urination - or any time one needs to be refreshed.

What is a UTI?

A UTI is a bacterial infection of any area of the urinary tract - usually involving the bladder and urethra. Since a woman's urethra is very short and susceptible to bacteria entering it, it is important to keep the genitals clean especially after using the toilet and after sexual activity.

How can you incorporate a bidet into your daily routine?

Each time you use the toilet, and after you wipe front to back with toilet paper, pour water from the bidet over the genitals so as to wash away whatever is left. It can also be used to moisten toilet paper and do the same thing.

It is very beneficial to use a bidet after bowel movements, as fisces can easily travel from the anus to the urethral area if not properly cleaned. You want to keep that area, which is very close together and where bacteria is easily transferred, clean at all times.

Men can also use the bidet. Since many women report having recurrent bladder infections and UTI's from sexual activity, it is so important for the man to make sure he is keeping himself clean, too. He can easily use the bidet to moisten toilet paper and clean the genital area.

Tips for bidet use:

Keep the bidet itself clean by regularly cleaning it out and replacing water.

Do not allow the mouth of the bidet to ever come into direct contact with your genitals. It should be held several inches away from genitals so as not to contaminate it.

Use only water in the bidet, and if you prefer you can add just a drop or two of apple cider vinegar.

Keep the bidet within easy reach of the toilet area, but not in a spot where it can become contaminated. This includes not putting it on the ground - put it on the counter or get a small corner table if the counter is not close enough to the toilet.