Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they're not always needed.

wipe from front to back when you go to the toilet

keep the genital area clean and dry

drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, so that you regularly pee during the day and do not feel thirsty

wash the skin around the vagina with water before and after sex

pee as soon as possible after sex

promptly change nappies or incontinence pads if they are soiled

wear cotton underwear