But remember, if it doesn't cure you, it certainly won't hurt you, either. But the infections still burn and sting and generally make life uncomfortable for those who have them There is, however, good news. There's a lot you can do to make UTIs less unpleasant and to get them over with more quickly. The following doctor-tested tips tell you how. Drink lots of fluids.
More bacteria mean more pain.
Studies have been performed where bacteria were mechanically introduced into the bladders of volunteers. But voiding just twice effectively sterilized the bladder. If it's colored, you're not. Take a hot bath. I don't think anyone's researched the exact mechanisms involved, but a hot bath often seems to help where there's inflammation.