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A pelvic floor expert previously warned women to stop peeing in the shower because it could weaken the pelvic floor and increase the risk of urine leakage, but if you thought that meant men could go on their own, it turns out that experts are now including them in this ban - and not just because it's disgusting and smelly.
The hygiene specialist asks all people (women and men) to use the toilet before entering the shower, of course only if they feel the need.
She also asks those who feel a strong need to pee as soon as they get into the shower to hold back until they get out.
Surprisingly it's not just a matter of hygiene.
The expert who goes by the name madamesweat on TikTok said in the video: "It's a habit that is created and acquired. Not a habit that you create on purpose. You actually create a reaction effect to running water. You make it so that every time you hear running water, it increases your urge to urinate. It's just a bad habit. Why don't you use the toilet before you get in the shower?"
This is what she had to say about it:
@madamesweat Why shouldn't you pee in the shower?
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Reactions to her proposal were mixed.
"Everyone does it! And I don't do it every time I take a shower so it's completely under control," one reporter explained to her and another added: "Sorry, but it's not something I would even consider doing."
Another TikTok user wrote: "Listen, there's something worse - peeing in the bathtub."
Madame Sweat recoiled and replied: "Oh, please no!".
"I like to pee in the shower and I won't stop," claimed one and another added: "Everyone already associates running water with urinating. It's too late to change that."
Madame Swett replied: "Not everyone does."
One user claimed that he thought it was a good idea to pee in the shower because it "saves money", but the expert emphasized that it's just not worth it.
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So is it forbidden to pee in the shower?
There are those who think otherwise
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhat, MD, a urologic and robotic surgeon at Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, told Health magazine that he believes it's generally okay to pee in the shower. He explained that urine is made up mostly of water and salts, which are unlikely to ruin the shower floor. Urine in the shower may even save water by reducing the number of times you flush the toilet each day. However, he also admits that peeing in the shower is not without risks. For example, urine is not completely sterile. Some people have more bacteria in their urine than others as well as infections, such as infection in the urinary tract - and these are mostly common in public showers. For women, as we mentioned, urinating while standing in the shower can weaken the pelvic floor and increase the risk of urine leakage.
True, flushing the toilet once uses less water than showering, but if you consider the number of times a day you Flush the water - this is a higher water consumption than a single shower. In addition, saving water is also economical: you may save some money by flushing the toilet less often, or using a handle to flush half a tank instead of the full tank.
Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas explains why you should not pee in the shower:
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Just note that if you are one of the group that pees in the shower, do it in your shower and not in a public shower to avoid and prevent infections.
"In general, urine is sterile because it has no 'living' organisms in it," said Dr. Brahmabhat, "This is not always the case because someone foreign may have a UTI.
Also, the urine can pick up some bacteria from the end of the urethra as it comes out.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is another bacterial infection that can be spread through urine and left on the shower floor.
In public showers, always use flip-flops or sandals."
In addition, the shower should be cleaned with a disinfectant at least once a week to get rid of all the bacteria that can cause infections. Keeping the shower and bathtub clean prevents the growth and spread of mold and fungi. Mold thrives in humid and wet environments. You may notice an odor Mold throughout your home if there is significant mold growth, which can cause a health hazard.
Have we settled the controversy? Probably not really.
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