Yep, that monthly visitor can actually raise your risk of getting a UTI.
Here’s Why:
- Hygiene Shifts: Pads and tampons can trap bacteria near the urethra if not changed regularly.
- pH Changes: Hormonal shifts during your period can alter vaginal pH, allowing bad bacteria to thrive.
- Less Bathroom Breaks: Some people hold their pee longer while on their period—don’t do that!
- Sex During Your Period: Adds friction, pH shifts, and more risk.
How to Reduce Risk
- Change period products regularly.
- Pee before and after sex—yes, even during your period.
- Consider using pH-balanced washes (avoid fragrance-heavy ones).
- Recommended Products
- Honey Pot Sensitive Foaming Wash
- Cora Organic Cotton Pads
- AZO Cranberry Urinary Tract Health
You deserve comfort and confidence during your period—and no, a UTI should not be part of that package. Stay mindful, stay dry, and take care of your bits.
