If you happen to have a pressing urge in the shower and you are still hesitant to let go because you find it disgusting, reassure yourself and open the floodgates. According to urologists, peeing in the shower is not likely to cause health problems. However, in some cases, using the shower as an improvised toilet is not the best solution.
A CNN article tells us more about this act that we keep quiet about and yet is so widespread. Ecological and very practical, urinating in the shower is as good for women as it is for men. In women, the standing position to urinate is often the subject of debate, because it does not allow the sphincters to relax. However, urologist David Shusterman, of Modern Urologist in New York (United States), assures that this allegation is false: “Under hot water it is very easy to relax the sphincters and let the urine come out. Contrary to popular belief, I think urinating in the shower is good for your health.”
If the position doesn’t matter to you, perhaps your hesitation comes from the risk of infection. Since shower water easily washes away urine, the only warning Karyn Eilber, professor of urology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles (United States), gives us concerns urinary bacteria that would be trapped in the skin when urinating.
According to David Shusterman, men with a foreskin must retract it to pee safely. Otherwise, there is a risk that urine will get stuck under the skin, creating an environment conducive to the growth of fungus and mycoses. The same is true for women, who must spread their labia apart to prevent bacteria from being trapped inside the vagina.
Be careful not to lose control
As for the urine that runs down your legs and feet, it poses no risk to your skin. However, when urine falls on an open wound, there is a small risk of infection. Bacteria and fungi love urine, which allows them to grow. If the jet hits an open wound, healing may be more difficult, as urine increases the risk of bacterial infections. A water-resistant dressing can quickly counter this danger, keeping the wound clean and dry.
On the other hand, for those for whom peeing in the shower is a ritual, David Shusterman explains that they risk developing a psychological association between the sound of water and the urge to urinate. As both events occur at the same time, the brain is conditioned to release the bladder. In general, this link is rare, but for people with overactive bladder, the sound of water can trigger an involuntary loss of urine. To eliminate this connection, Karyn Eilber recommends peeing before running the shower.
This practice is therefore not bad, but avoid extending it to baths and hot tubs. According to David Shusterman, stagnant hot water is a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. All you have to do is enjoy your shower to relieve yourself. In addition, you will save a minute and experience this moment as a productive multitasking activity.
Source: www.slate.fr
