Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas explains on the social network Tik Tok why women should not urinate in the shower.
- Normal diuresis is about 1.5 L of urine per 24 h (maximum 2 L), which corresponds to 5-7 urinations per day with a volume of 200-250 mL.
- A too frequent urge to urinate should lead to consultation.
In a video that has gone viral on the Tik Tok social network, Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas explains why women shouldn’t urinate in the shower. This action, praised in particular by ecologists for the water savings it achieves, can indeed produce a whole series of inconveniences, starting with urinary leakage.
Pavlov’s dog
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“If you pee in the shower, or if you turn on the shower and then sit on the toilet while the water is running, you create an automatic association in your brain between the sound of running water and the desire to urinate, explains Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, drawing a parallel with the experience of Pavlov’s dog. “This can potentially lead to bladder leakage issues, which will trigger whenever you hear the sound of running water,” especially if you suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, continues the scientist.
In addition, urinating in the shower does not completely empty your bladder, which, over time, can trigger infections. “Unfortunately, the female anatomy was not designed to pee standing up,” explains Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas. “Even lifting one leg, your pelvic floor won’t relax properly, and you won’t empty your bladder well,” continues the scientist.
Crouch completely
For this reason, Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas advises women to always ignore an urge to urinate in the shower, and if unavoidable, to do so while squatting completely.
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