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

is generally quickly diluted and washed down the drain.

In shared facilities, basic hygiene and consideration for other people become more important.

If someone has:

* An active urinary infection
* Blood in the urine
* Open wounds on the feet
* A contagious skin condition

 

keeping the shower clean is sensible.

## Can It Save Water?

Some people argue that peeing in the shower saves a toilet flush.

That may be true if the shower is already running anyway.

However, staying in the shower longer just to urinate would likely cancel out much of