The following methods can help reduce the risk of UTI, which can also be called “secret”: drink enough water, urinate before and after sex, wipe the perineum from front to back, use less women’s disinfectant spray, and shower instead of bathing. Cranberries Some older people may tell you that cranberry juice can cure UTIs, isn’t that right? Some studies show that it can prevent, and is more effective in young and middle-aged ladies, but does not cure the infection. The mechanism is that cranberries contain substances that inhibit the attachment of E. coli to the bladder wall. If you don’t like the taste, it is available in purified capsules or tablets. However, patients with kidney stones are advised to talk to their doctor before taking it.