“Just drink more water” isn't just annoying advice — there's actual science behind it. According to Dr. Katherine Klos, urologist + Uqora medical advisor, hydration helps in two ways: it dilutes your urine (so bacteria don't have the nutrients to grow) and it makes you pee more often (which flushes out opportunistic bacteria out before they can stick around).* The magic number? around 2–3L of water a day, give or take depending on how much you sweat, where you live, and your age. and one study found that increasing water by 1.5L/day was associated with a 50% reduction in UTI rate in women with recurrent UTIs.* If plain water bores you: try the "slow sip" method (fill a 2L bottle, take small sips throughout your workday), set a 2–3 hour alarm, or infuse it with cucumber or peach. Get the full breakdown on the blog — in our bio under "UTIs & Hydration." 💦 *Hooton et al., JAMA Intern Med, 2018. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Uqora products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.