The old adage, “When you gotta go, you gotta go,” couldn’t be truer when it comes to helping to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). Because bacteria can replicate more easily in the setting of stagnant urine, the more (and longer) you hold it in, the more at risk you are putting yourself for a painful urinary tract infection (UTI), especially if you are already prone to them. Therefore, it can be helpful to respond to the urge to urinate at least four to six times per day, especially if prone to UTIs. And, remember to take your time and relax so that the bladder has time to empty completely each time.

Of course, it is also difficult to ignore the urgency and frequency that most women experience when they have a UTI. The pain can create tension in the pelvis that may make it difficult to relax and empty completely, as well. If you are experiencing these symptoms and think you have a UTI, drink a lot of water, take Cystex® urinary pain relief tablets (sold over-the-counter at drug stores nationwide) and call your doctor for an appointment. Cystex not only helps relieve the pain and discomfort of a UTI, but unlike other OTC urinary pain products, it can control the progression of the infection until you see your doctor, who will want to confirm the diagnosis of a UTI and treat you with an antibiotic to clear up the infection.

So the next time you really need to go to the bathroom, go with the flow! Don’t hold it in – even if you’re not at home. The Cystex Web site (www.cystex.com) has a public restroom finder (we’ve partnered with the Bathroom Diaries) that lists and rates public bathrooms by cleanliness, accessibility and hours of operation. Be in the know and find out where the best ladies rooms are in your city, so when you “gotta go,” you can.

Cystex® Team Reveals the Contents of the “Bathroom Diaries”

If you’re on this blog, chances are that you’ve had (or have) a urinary tract infection (UTI) and have experienced the pain and discomfort, but also the FREQUENCY (yup, you need to pee!) that typically accompanies this common infection. So it goes without saying that when you have a UTI, you don’t want to be far away from a bathroom.

Yet, even when you don’t have a UTI, when you have to “go,” wherever you might be, you want to quickly find a clean, well-supplied restroom. If you’re a normal, busy woman, you’re likely to find yourself relying on public restrooms on a regular basis. So why do so many of us experience dirty and disgusting bathrooms? Wouldn’t it be nice to flush out the locations of good and clean restrooms in your local area? Or if you have to travel to a new city, know exactly where you can find a pretty potty?

To help women find clean, comfortable, and in some cases, aesthetically-special restrooms, Cystex®, in collaboration with the ‘Bathroom Diaries‘, is providing a “bathroom finder” Web resource that lists them by state/city and offers reviews – in some cases, fairly detailed, including business hours, whether it’s a ladies’ room or unisex, if it has handicap access, is safe and clean, well stocked with the necessities, etc.

So whether you live in Montgomery, AL, or are traveling to Bennington, VT, you’ll find unbiased and informative information on the best public bathrooms to use (and others to avoid at all costs) at the Bathroom Diaries feature on Cystex.com.

The key thing is….just don’t hold it in! Many women don’t realize that urine retention can cause urinary tract problems, including the onset of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Our experts say that habitual urine retention can cause damage to the bladder lining, allowing UTI-causing bacteria to multiply and thrive.

So don’t put your urinary system health at risk, just click here to check out the best bathroom finder feature on Cystex.com, and make your next public restroom experience an enjoyable one! Know before you……..go!