What is urinary splaying?

Does your urine splatter all over the place rather than hit the water in one steady stream? That's urinary splaying, says OBGYN Lauren Streicher, MD. Find out what you can do to solve the problem.

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  • What causes urinary incontinence?

  • What can I do if I feel pain during sex?

  • Should I use douche?

  • How does my vagina change with age?

  • What should I do to prepare for a gynecologist appointment?

  • Do I have urinary incontinence if I urinate when I sneeze or cough?

  • What causes urinary incontinence in women?

  • What treatments are available for urinary incontinence?

  • What is urinary incontinence in women?

  • What issues should I consider when choosing an OB/GYN?

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