Avoid perfumed products. Watch out for scented soaps, powders, deodorants, douches, bubble bath, tampons, condoms, toilet paper, and even clothing tainted with residue from scented laundry detergent or softeners. These products can irritate the area around the urethra, making it more vulnerable to infection. Dress cool and natural. Many synthetic fibers trap moisture and heat, which promotes bacterial growth.
Tight pants can irritate the urethra.
Tension, fatigue, and poor diet can lower your resistance to infection. It's important to eat right, get enough rest, and find ways to ease the stress in your life. Adjust your sex life. Wash yourself before and after sex, and ask your partner to do the same. During intercourse, use plenty of lubrication, and try positions that minimize friction on the urethra.