Doctors say it’s fine to pee in the shower – CTV

Nov. 27, 2024

Here’s a secret that’s not really a secret — many people pee in the shower. Maybe you’re one of those people who don’t care since it’s all going down the same drain, or perhaps you’re one of those who find it unhygienic.

When it comes to going number one in the shower, urologists find it generally safe for both men and women. “There’s no downside, and it is just convenient for some people,” said Dr. Karyn Eilber, a professor of urology at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.

“It’s really personal preference that people don’t like to associate a place where you clean yourself in the shower to a place where you also do some elimination.”

Urinating in the shower is unlikely to create any health problems, according to urologists, and it’s not likely to clog up the drain. Still, there are certain scenarios in which using the shower as a makeshift toilet might not be a good idea.

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