Reply to bird trout lady. I find that it is important for me to clean the anal area with soap and water whenever possible after defecating, always wiping from the front towards the rear. Same thing before intercourse. Also the position where the woman is underneath and the man on top is easier on the urethra than the other way around. If you prevent irritation of the urethra it may help to reduce urinary infections. I have also increased my consumption of just plain water. I make sure to drink two full glasses of water during the evening and take a cranberry capsule before bed. The net result is that I have to get up once, maybe twice during the night but I have avoided uti for over a year. It’s well worth it.