Peeing in the Shower: Is It Actually Bad for Women? Here’s What Experts Say

to pee**. That does not mean the habit directly causes bladder disease, but it may contribute to urgency in some people.

 

Here is what is actually worth knowing.

## 1. Peeing in the Shower Does Not Automatically Cause Infection

A common fear is that urinating in the shower will cause a urinary tract infection.

For most people, that is not how UTIs develop.

Urinary tract infections usually happen when bacteria enter the urinary tract, most often through the urethra.

 

Simply urinating while showering does not automatically create an infection.

Good hygiene