Urinary Tract Infections
Find relief when you’re burning up down below.
Is There Actually Any Way to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
We have some excellent news.
By Korin Miller
How to Tell If Your UTI Has Turned Into a Kidney Infection
And why taking action ASAP is crucial.
By Korin Miller and Marygrace TaylorMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
11 Possible Reasons Why It Seriously Burns When You Pee
And how to end the misery.
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, C.P.T. and Zahra ThompsonMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
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
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
Why ‘Make Sure to Pee Before You Leave the House’ Isn’t Always Good Advice
It can actually trigger the opposite of what you’re trying to achieve.
By Leigh WeingusMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
8 Signs You Should Talk to a Doctor About Your Leaky Bladder
No, you shouldn’t be waking up every night to go to the bathroom.
By Erica SweeneyMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
10 Expert-Approved Ways to Strengthen Your Bladder Control
Whether you accidentally leak or suddenly need to go, these steps can help.
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNAMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
Here’s What May Be Causing Your Occasional Pee Leakage—and How to Make It Stop
A leaky bladder can affect you as early as your 20s.
By Erica SweeneyMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
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Is It Better for Your Vagina to Wear a Thong or Go Commando With Yoga Pants?
It depends on how things are feeling down there.
By Jessica Migala
PSA: Don’t Sleep on the Campus Health Center When You’re in College
It's a one-stop shop for prescriptions, therapy, and free condoms.
By Kirsten Nunez
Is This Why Your Penis Feels Like It’s Burning?
Hint: It’s not always an STI.
By Rachel Nall, MSN, CRNAMedically reviewed by Sevann Helo, MD
Here’s the Truth About Having Sex With a Yeast Infection
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
By Sara LindbergMedically reviewed by Mary Jane Minkin, MD
10 Vaginal Problems You Should Tell Your Gyno About
Don’t ignore these seemingly minor symptoms.
By Beth Krietsch and Korin MillerMedically reviewed by Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG
This Illness Put Tayshia Adams in the Hospital After the New York City Marathon
Here are the signs to look out for.
By Colleen Stinchcombe
Former President Bill Clinton Is ‘On the Mend’ After Hospitalization
He’s been in the ICU since Tuesday.
By Sarah Jacoby
Is Peeing After Sex Actually That Important?
Because cuddling is fun but UTIs are not.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
8 Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Stones You Need to Know
Kidney stones can land you in a world of pain.
By Carolyn L. Todd and Korin Miller
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How to Tell the Difference Between a UTI and a Yeast Infection
It’s a guessing game no one wants to play.
By Patia Braithwaite