Women use toilet seats with great care. Often women are afraid that using a toilet seat can put them at risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), especially when they use public restrooms. Although it is true that women are more prone to UTI than men, there is little truth in the fact that they are at risk of this infection from toilet seats.
Dr Tanaya, who is known as ‘Dr Cutrus’ on Instagram, shared a post that while several companies sell toilet seat sanitizing products, these companies claim that using them on toilet seats kills germs. It will happen, but these companies do not claim to protect against UTI. According to experts, if the toilet seat is used properly, then there is no fear of UTI.
How can urinary tract infection occur: Experts told that when women sit on the toilet seat, the urinary tract does not come in contact with the seat. Dr Tanya explained with the dummy device that bacteria do not enter the urinary tract with the help of any magic, but if you sit on the corner of the toilet incorrectly, or wipe the urinary tract incorrectly after urinating, then it The bacteria can reach your urinary tract. Some people wipe from back to front after urinating, there is a higher risk of bacterial infection.
In the video, he told that the way you can get a UTI infection is by wiping yourself incorrectly after urinating. The doctor explained that some people wipe from back to front, due to which bacteria reach the urine hole from the butthole.
How to prevent from UTI: