Why do I have to pee all the time, and why do my UTIs keep coming back?

Needing to pee all the time and getting UTIs again and again are common and frustrating, and any possible infection should always be checked by your doctor first. I’m Chaya Leia Aronson, RN, BSN, in Haydenville, MA, and I offer holistic pelvic support (abdominal massage, nervous-system work, and herbal guidance) that many women find helpful alongside their medical care for frequent urination and recurrent UTIs.

Why frequent urination and recurrent UTIs often go together

Many women come to see me for menstrual issues and turn out to have bladder issues too: frequent urination, recurrent bladder infections, or a condition called interstitial cystitis. In my practice, I often find that the uterus is tilted and resting on the bladder. That extra pressure may mean the bladder can’t hold as much urine or doesn’t empty completely. Urine that lingers in the bladder can leave the urinary tract more prone to infection.

Why UTIs keep coming back after sex

For many women who are prone to UTIs, penetrative sex is a trigger, “the straw that breaks the camel’s back.” Penetration can move bacteria into the urethra and up the urinary tract, and when the bladder is already vulnerable, an infection can take hold.

The link between the bladder and anxiety

The kidneys and bladder are closely connected, and many traditional healing systems understand the kidneys to hold fear and anxiety in the body. I often see that women with recurrent UTIs carry anxiety patterns, both in general and specifically around sexual intimacy.

How Maya Abdominal Massage can help

Maya Abdominal Massage supports women with frequent urination, recurrent UTIs, and symptoms of interstitial cystitis, along with the anxiety that often comes with them, in two distinct ways. First, it aims to guide the uterus toward a more centered position so that it rests less heavily on the bladder. Second, it eases tension in the upper belly, allowing us to breathe more deeply and to slowly, gently unwind our anxiety patterns.

How Holistic Pelvic Care can help

Holistic Pelvic Care is internal pelvic massage, and it is different from what you would receive from a pelvic floor physical therapist. It is slower and less clinical, moving at your body’s own pace and the rhythm of your nervous system. It addresses the tension that lives in the fascia and helps bring balance to the muscles of the pelvic bowl. It can also help us release the bracing that often comes with recurrent UTIs and pelvic pain of any kind. It pairs beautifully with Maya Abdominal Massage.

Ready to break the cycle?

If you’re tired of frequent urination and recurrent UTIs running your life, I’d love to talk with you. I work with women in person in Haydenville, MA, and virtually. Book a 30-minute Clarity Call, and we’ll look at what’s going on in your body and whether this work is a good fit.

Author: Chaya Leia Aronson, RN BSN