This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways Drink more water during the day to help flush out bacteria and dilute your urine. Use a heating pad to relieve UTI pain by relaxing muscles and ...

Most people don’t think about their bladder very often. But as you get older, it’s something that requires a little bit more attention. Here’s what you need to know about how your bladder changes as ...

If you were to draft a list of places where you’d ideally spend your time, your bathroom probably wouldn’t make the cut (let alone a gross public restroom). But if you deal with frequent urination, or ...

When you’re on your way out to run a bunch of errands, you might use the restroom before you leave the house—you know, just in case. You probably also pee just before boarding a flight or heading into ...

The urge to go to the bathroom is one thing, but feeling like you have to go and not being able to is another (incredibly frustrating) issue. If you’ve experienced this dilemma, you’ve likely wondered ...

Pelvic floor health isn’t just about doing Kegel exercises. It’s also about small habits that, when repeated daily over time, can have a shocking impact on our overall health and well-being. “Pelvic ...

Is Pivya Right for Me? To decide if Pivya is right for you, your health care provider will look at things like your age, medical history, medicine allergies, and the cause of your bladder infection.

How do we sense the need to urinate? The basic urge is surprisingly complex and can go awry as we age. By Emily Underwood / Knowable Magazine Published Jun 10, 2024 8:00 AM EDT This article was ...