Is It Okay to Urinate While Showering? Doctors Call It "Productive Multitasking"

A Secret That's Not a Secret: Urinating While Showering
Comfortable vs. Unsanitary, Long-Standing Debate
CNN Reports "Doctors Say It's Okay"

There is a secret that is not really a secret. Many people urinate while taking a shower. Since both the shower water and urine flow down the drain, some people do not mind it, while others consider it unhygienic. Good news has been delivered to those who urinate while showering.

On the 26th (local time), CNN reported that "doctors say it is okay to urinate in the shower." According to the report, urologists generally believe that urinating in the shower is safe for both men and women. Dr. Karin Eilber, a urologist in Los Angeles, said, "There are no downsides, and for some people, it is simply convenient." According to urologists, urinating in the shower is unlikely to cause health problems and does not clog the drain.

A common argument against women urinating while standing is that this posture does not relax the pelvic muscles, forcing tension and preventing the bladder from emptying completely. However, Dr. David Schusterman, a urologist in New York City, said, "When showering with warm water, it is very easy to relax the sphincter and release urine," adding, "Contrary to claims that urinating in the shower is harmful to health, I actually think it is healthy." Whether male or female, to urinate in the shower, various measures are needed for the genitals or sphincter, but as long as external contaminants and infections are prevented, there is no major concern. Since the shower water washes away the urine, it is generally okay if urine falls on the legs and feet.

Experts say that urinating while showering may not be bad, but it is different in bathtubs or hot tubs. Warm, stagnant water is a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi. They also say that when the bladder is full, you should urinate. "If you have to hold your urine while washing your hair, don’t hold it. Consider even one minute as productive multitasking."