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

this if:

* Hearing a faucet makes you suddenly need to pee
* You feel urgency when entering the shower
* Running water triggers the need to use the bathroom

## 3. Body Position Can Affect Bladder Emptying

For many women, sitting on a toilet allows the pelvic floor to relax more naturally than standing.

 

That may make it easier to empty the bladder comfortably.

Trying to urinate while standing can sometimes involve:

* Tensing the pelvic floor
* Leaning awkwardly
* Not emptying as completely
* Straining

This does not mean one shower pee will cause damage,