Let’s talk about something everyone thinks about but rarely says out loud:
Peeing in the shower.
It seems so harmless, right?
You’re already naked. The water’s running. You feel that familiar tingle… and suddenly, it feels almost wasteful not to go.
Plus, there’s that viral stat:
๐ One pee = one flush saved = 579 gallons per person, per year.
Multiply that by millions, and we’re talking about hundreds of billions of gallons saved annually. ๐๐ฆ
So why would a doctor say don’t do it?
Enter Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, a pelvic health physical therapist who’s been sounding the gentle alarm:
While peeing in the shower might be eco-friendly, it could be quietly harming your bladder—and your pelvic floor—especially if you're a woman or were assigned female at birth.
Let’s dive in—not to shame, but to understand. Because when it comes to our bodies, awareness is power.
๐ง The Case for Peeing in the Shower: Yes, It Saves Water
Let’s start with the good news:
