Peeing in the Shower: Is It Actually Bad for Women? Here’s What Experts Say

with the urge to pee**. That does not mean the habit directly causes bladder disease, but it may contribute to urgency in some people.

Here is what is actually worth knowing.

## 1. Peeing in the Shower Does Not Automatically Cause  Infection

A common fear is that urinating in the shower will cause a urinary tract  infection.

For most people, that is not how UTIs develop.

Urinary tract infections usually happen when bacteria enter the urinary tract, most often through the urethra.