Wiping after peeing

[TheRitz]

So I understand the front to back, it makes sense.  That said i've been suffering recurring UTI's, about 3 in the last 2 some off months.

When you use toilet paper are you supposed to just wipe the outside or are you supposed to wipe a tiny bit inside?  Trying to diagnose if I am doing something wrong.  These UTI's are really annoying and well self hygiene is a lot more difficult then it was prior to SRS.  Normally when I wipe the paper doesn't really get wet.

[Michelle_P]

Try just pressing a clean tissue ONCE against the vulva, then drop it in the bowl.  Wiping often is unconsciously done twice with the same tissue, transferring bacteria from near the anus back to the meatus, the end of the urethra, infecting it.

Also, try to urinate after each dilation or other contact with the vulva and meatus in particular.

I also suggest getting a hand bidet for use at home.  This is basically a little spray nozzle with hose that connects to the toilet tank fill line, and lets you spray clean the bottom, after which you just pat dry with a clean tissue.

In the shower, a removable shower head on a hose can be used to similar purpose, to spray one's bottom clean.

[LizK]

It's a whole different set of issues Post op [emoji6] My personal take on it is....One piece of paper one swipe and sometimes they are wet and sometimes not so much.  I also use toilet wipes (pre moistened towelettes) to wipe with again one towelette one swipe.

Take care

Liz


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[Marcie237]

I recommend a portable bidet ($10 ebay) and then blot with Quilted Northern (no tp-litter) front to back.

As to chronic UTI, I myself had it and am in the process of cleaning blood etc that will take probably another couple months so 3 months or more total and will then report a followup on a UTI thread that I've already commented on (Lugol's, Sangre de Drago, Bob Becks protocol, filtered water, alkaline diet).