Blog Series: Are you Pushing your pee out?

Ever been in a hurry and needed to pee? Do you find yourself trying to push your pee out faster but it seems like FOREVER??

Many of our clients, especially nurses and teachers, often say they get about 20 minutes to pee, eat lunch, and grab some water. Because of this, they try to make themselves pee faster by pushing the urine out.

So how can you break this habit & stop pushing?

1. Take Your Time

Try to make a little more time to pee. We know this isn’t always possible, so here are some strategies to help relax your pelvic floor and have a healthier way to pee.

2. Sit Properly

Sit up on the toilet and make sure your feet are on the floor. This creates a better angle to empty your bladder completely. For those who “squat to pee” or hover, I suggest using a toilet cover or toilet paper so you can actually sit.

3. Don’t Hold It Too Long

Try not to hold your pee for too long. This can create irritation by stretching the bladder over time. Conversely, try not to “just in case” pee or pee too often. We need to send the right amount of signals to the brain (check out our blog section for tips on urge incontinence!).

4. Hydrate Well

Drink MORE water. It sounds counter-intuitive, but drinking a lot of water dilutes the urine concentration, which helps. When we are dehydrated, our urine has a strong concentration (that strong yellow look) which can create irritation and the urge to pee.

Feel like you have more pee?

Try “Double Voiding”

Try a double voiding technique where you empty your bladder twice. First, pee, take a quick second or stand up, then sit and pee again. I like to do a little pelvic tilt in between to tilt the bladder neck.

Bottom Line:

We know we can’t create more minutes in the workday, but just recognizing that you are pushing your pee out and stopping can make a big difference in long-term bladder function. By adopting these healthy peeing habits, you’ll support better bladder health and prevent future issues.