• Potential Consequences
The connection, particularly when combined with pelvic floor dysfunction, might result in unexpected urinary problems. If you habitually pee in the shower with pelvic floor dysfunction, you could experience involuntary urination triggered by running water sounds – whether it’s a stream, faucet, or toilet flush.
Failing to fully empty your bladder can lead to potential health issues, as highlighted by Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas: “Even in this Captain Morgan pose [one leg up high] your pelvic floor isn’t going to relax appropriately, which means that you aren’t going to be emptying your bladder super well.”
Squatting in the shower: Does it help?
Regarding the question of whether squatting in the shower to urinate is advisable, Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas elaborates in a subsequent video that it remains preferable to avoid urinating while showering. Nevertheless, if the need to urinate is urgent, he suggests a full squatting position to effectively relax the pelvic floor muscles.
