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Pushing to make your pee come out faster feels efficient. It is not. 🫣 Straining or …more

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what it claims

Do not push to urinate faster and avoid hovering above the toilet seat. To protect your pelvic floor and empty your bladder completely, sit down, lean forward, and consciously relax your muscles while breathing.

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The idea of not straining to urinate is scientifically very sound and supported by research in pelvic rehabilitation.

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The idea of not straining to urinate is scientifically very sound and supported by research in pelvic rehabilitation. An observational study published in the International Urogynecology Journal confirms that the hovering position above the toilet seat increases contraction of the intimate muscles, which slows flow and prevents complete emptying. Furthermore, according to analyses by the Urology Care Foundation (expert opinion), active pushing disrupts the natural relaxation reflex required for evacuation. Over time, this repeated pressure is identified by epidemiological (observational) studies as a risk factor for the loosening of pelvic support tissues. The advice to adopt a seated, forward-leaning, and relaxed posture is therefore a primary recommendation for preserving daily intimate comfort.

the sources

1Dumoulin C, Cacciari LP, Hay-Smith EJC 2018

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Decoded by Noli · July 14, 2026 · the original post

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