u/IslandImmediate7129

Hey guys.. i have been dilating for almost 6 months,happy with progress,love dilation and learning my body..but i have been getting recurrent uti’s,i am on my 3/4 episode since beginning of the year..i am very thorough with hygiene,i dilate after showers,i wash my dilator before use,i wash my hands..it is much easier to move my dilator in an upward direction towards the urethra since i have pain with downward movement,that could possibly be a contributing factor..any advice for me?