Peeing in the shower might feel like a harmless, even efficient habit. After all, it’s just you, some water, and a drain what could go wrong? But for women in particular, there are health risks that are often overlooked. One of the most common concerns is cystitis, a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by bacteria entering the bladder.

Around 20% of women experience it at least once, and for some, it becomes a recurring problem. Because the female urethra is much shorter than a male’s, bacteria have a faster, easier route to the bladder, making women more vulnerable to these infections.