Prevent a bladder infection
Women get bladder infections, also called cystitis, more easily than men do. That's because the urethra is shorter in women than in men. Bacteria entering the urethra are the cause of bladder infections.
Urethra
The urethra is between 2.5 and 4 cm long in women. The outlet of the urethra is below the clitoris. Your pee comes out of this opening.
Preventing bladder infections: 2 tips
- Wipe from the front to the back when you go to the toilet. Starting at your vulva and working back towards your buttocks. This ensures bacteria from your anus cannot get into your urethra.
- Take a pee after having sex. This rinses the urethra clean and flushes out any bacteria.
Taking care of your body
When you hit puberty, your body changes. So it usually needs more looking after. Read what you can do if sweating and spots start to become a problem.
Taking care of your vulva and vagina
How do you take good care of your vulva and vagina? Read our tips!
Your pubic hair
Pubic hair, some people have lots. Others have very little. Read more about pubic hair here. And read tips here on shaving and other ways to keep it short.
Female body
Read how the body changes during puberty, and what happens when a girl gets her periods. Also, read about how the vagina, vulva and clitoris work.