Drink at least 8 eight-ounce glasses of water a day. This is especially important when activity or weather cause increased loss of body water from sweating. Urinate after intercourse and drink 2 glasses of water. Avoid vaginal intercourse after having rectal intercourse. Using a condom for rectal intercourse can help prevent bacteria from the rectum entering the urinary system.
Chronic constipation makes one more susceptible to urinary tract infections.
Eating roughage and drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent constipation. Bladder irritation symptoms may be aggravated by tea, coffee, alcohol, hot spices, carbonated beverages and citrus juices. The latter two also tend to change the acidity of your urine in such a way as to encourage infection when they are consumed in excessive amounts. Prolonged bicycling, horseback riding, motorcycling or similar activities may predispose you to urinary tract infections. If you participate in these activities, empty your bladder frequently and drink plenty of water.