Euphoric Moments

urinary tract infections

holy cow. i woke up from my short nap feeling so uncomfortable. my... (forgive me for saying this word but it's better than using pussy), vagina was aching. it has been aching for ages but this time, it was really painful and irritating. my bro thinks im just fcking horny and everyone elses will think it's just my (forgive me again) vagina screaming out for more visitors (you get my drift). it was funny at first but now it isnt. it's irritating the fuck out of me. i have to keep going to the washroom to "pee" and i can't sit properly nor lie down. nothing i do feels comfortable. my (*does the cross sign ala catholics*) vagina feels "wrapped". like there's something stuck to it. no, my vibrator didnt get stucked there, im sure. anyway, it's starting to get really painful now and the discomfort's increasing. my mom suspects i have UTI (urinary tract infection). i didnt know wtf it was so i googled it.

"urinary tract infection", so i type.

thousands of results appeared and so i started clicking them one by one. the usual causes and stuff but what i was more interested on the symptoms. here are the few (taken from emedicinehealth)...

Lower urinary tract infection (cystitis): The lining of the urethra and bladder becomes inflamed and irritated.
* Dysuria - Pain or burning during urination
* Frequency - More frequent urination (or waking up at night to urinate)
* Urgency - The sensation of not being able to hold urine
* Hesitancy - The sensation of not being able to urinate easily or completely (or feeling that you have to urinate but only a few drops of urine come out)
* Cloudy, bad smelling, or bloody urine
* Lower abdominal pain
* Mild fever (less than 101°F), chills, and "just not feeling well" (malaise)

i have all of it except cloudy, bad smelling urine but i think it's slightly bloody. I KNOW I SHOULD JUST KEEP THE INFORMATION TO MYSELF but hey, im creating awareness on UTIs ok. that's a favor im doing. okay, next, i searched for "URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS CAUSES" and i got my questions answered. what intrigues me are who were the people (like me) who were most at risk.

* People with suppressed immune systems: Examples of situations in which the immune system is suppressed are AIDS and diabetes. People who take immunosuppressant medications also are at increased risk.
* Uncircumcised males - This risk is still relatively low, but it is higher than in circumcised males.
* Women who are sexually active - Sexual intercourse can introduce larger numbers of bacteria into the bladder. Infection is more likely in women who have frequent intercourse. Infection attributed to frequent intercourse is nicknamed "honeymoon cystitis." Urinating after intercourse seems to decrease the likelihood of developing a urinary tract infection.

as i was scrolling through, my attention was magnified to WOMEN WHO ARE SEXUALLY ACTIVE. hello? i dun even have time to eat and sleep, what more be sexually active. hell, i wish i was. *looks out for her private mr. pussy* speaking of him, i havent heard from him for a couple of weeks. must've met someone else. lucky him. i hope he doesnt get UTI though. okay, im drifting away from the topic. but yea, i understand the "suppressed immune systems" because i have a very weak immune system. i fall sick almost every alternate week. i wasnt satisfied so i searched for other sites and i got the same thing.

from urologychannel.
* .... Men and women infected with chlamydia trachomatis or mycoplasma hominis can transmit the bacteria to their partner during sexual intercourse, causing UTI.
Sexual intercourse triggers UTI in some women, for unknown reasons. Women who use a diaphragm develop infections more often, and condoms with spermicidal foam may cause the growth of E. coli in the vagina, which may enter the urethra ....
from familydoctor.
* .... Celibates are less likely to succumb to urinary tract infections than are people who are sexually active ....
from bupa.
* .... Sexual position: Some women find that they are liable to develop a UTI if, during sexual intercourse, their partner enters their vagina from behind. This is simply because in this position it is more likely that bacteria from around the anus may be pushed forward towards the urethra ...

im sure by now you get what im trying to point out. and then i searched for ways to prevent or lower the risks. here are my findings...

partly nicked from afud.

* Drink lots of fluid to flush the bacteria from your system. Water is best. Try for 6 to 8 glasses a day.
* Drink cranberry juice or take vitamin C. These increase the acid in your urine so bacteria can't grow easily. Cranberry juice also makes your bladder wall slippery, so bacteria can't stick to it.
* Urinate frequently and go when you first feel the urge. Bacteria can grow when urine stays too long in the bladder.
* After using the toilet, always wipe from front to back, especially after a bowel movement.
* Wear cotton underwear and loose-fitting clothes so that air can keep the area dry. Avoid tight-fitting jeans and nylon underwear, which trap moisture and can help bacteria grow.
* Urinate shortly after sex. This can flush away bacteria that might have entered your urethra during sex.

want my version? below would be a few of my suggestions.

* Eat my mom's company's (Himalaya) product, Cystone (because right now, an hour later, i feel much better and i can finally sit properly again. hooray!)
* Practice safe sex. Madonna Condoms, preferably (that's because I once did copywriting for them), or you can stick with Durex (because they're the trusted brand).
* Have more sex (i don't really see the point of not having any because it's obvious that if sex-lifeless me can get infected, with or without a sex life, you're still at risk. so why NOT? unless of course, you count my "affairs" with my assignments as sexual relations then it'll make sense when they say people who are "sexually" active are at risk).
* Drink vodka cranberry. Hey, you gotta be smart when you wanna be healthy, no? They said cranberry juice so i suppose a little vodka with it wouldnt hurt?
* Wear more g-strings and t-backs because you need more air around your genitals (phew, i avoided using the "V" word here), so they say. Just make sure the "string" behind isnt too tightly attached to your hole.
* Don't just urinate after sex. Shower straight! and make sure you're alone when you shower so your partner won't be turning you on again and you'll be back to square one, no?
* Ignore all these random ramblings and continue with your life until of course, you're infected.

see, boys and girls, that's how you can lower your risk or maybe not. i have pix to further strengthen my points but im too fcking lazy. below are some pix from my first ever hearing-impaired wedding. my cousin's actually. it was a really cute and sweet event (and i barely like weddings!). ive got other pix but that will wait. this entry is long enough. got sunburnt yest too. alrite, that's all for now. gotta run to the washroom to pee... again *sighs*. adios amigos.