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Disclosure: This post is brought to you by Uricalm, who provided free product. Opinions shared are mine.

Most of the time, I love the girly side of life.  Womanhood allows me to obsess over shoes, wear pretty jewelry and makeup, and cry over a good book — all without shame.  When it comes to urinary tract wellness, though, being a girl is not always fun and games.  I have to be careful about using certain body wash formulas, unscented products, and taking off wet swimsuits right away.  Do guys struggle with that type of thing?  One thing is certain. Every woman needs to keep a UTI pain product, such as Uricalm® MAX, in the medicine cabinet.  When that pinching moment hits in the middle of the night, it’s never a pleasant surprise!   If you don’t have this in stock at your house, click here to print a $3 coupon. 

While you might have escaped getting a UTI by this point, research shows that up to half of all women will experience a UTI in their lifetimes. If a UTI has hit you at some point, you may be one of the 20% of women who have a recurring case. Believe me, when one comes you’ll be hoping you don’t get another one! The discomfort of a UTI reminds me of the times I had a catheter during C-sections. The same sharp pain is unforgettable; I always know when one is taking over.  Using a supplement like Uricalm MAX helps me to make it until I can visit a doctor. Since it’s available over the counter, it’s something I can keep on hand.

It’s really important to get to know your own body and how it reacts to certain triggers.  I’ve noticed that, for me, UTI symptoms tend to develop when I’ve taken pain relievers that are hard on the kidneys. On Tuesday I visited the doctor to check out a chest pain that’s worsened over the past few weeks. The doctor think it’s a pulled muscle and recommended ibuprofen.  Sure enough, after a couple of doses, I felt the twinges of a UTI starting to strike up.  (Now, to be fair, my gyno tells me that there’s no correlation between UTI and pain relievers.  I only know how my body reacts to it, and there’s a definite pattern for me.)  Luckily, I had the Uricalm MAX package sitting on my counter, and was able to take it right away. Mine was an easy-to-swallow tablet that didn’t even have a detectable flavor. Although I didn’t notice any urine discoloration, I know from past experience that orangish pee can be an interesting side effect of taking this type of product.  I’m planning to start using Uricalm® Cranberry (which is a chewable) on a daily basis to help maintain urinary tract health*.  I like to take this as a precautionary supplement.  It has a good flavor, and the chewable dissolves quickly.  It’s so easy to carry in your purse, too, so it’s travel friendly.  Of course, just as with everything in your medicine cabinet, please read and follow all directions before using.

Uricalm encourages you to share your tips on urinary tract health and how you deal with UTIs when they pop up to win a care package (1 Uricalm Max + 1 Uricalm Cranberry + coupons).

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.