5. Does Urine Have Benefits for Skin or Feet?
There’s a popular belief that urine can help fight foot fungus or athlete’s foot because it contains urea. While it’s true that urea is used in dermatology products to soften skin and treat dryness, the concentration in urine (about 2%) is much lower than in medical creams (10–40%).
So, while urine won’t harm your feet, it’s not a reliable cure for fungal infections.
6. The Social Stigma
Despite being relatively harmless, peeing in the shower still carries a stigma. A 2015 survey found that 61% of Americans admitted to peeing in the shower at least once—yet most felt embarrassed about it. The act is less about health risks and more about cultural norms of cleanliness and privacy.
Conclusion: Should You Pee in the Shower?
- Safe? Yes, for healthy people, it’s generally harmless.
- Eco-friendly? Absolutely—it saves significant amounts of water.
- Risks? Minimal, unless you have an infection or your shower is dirty.
- Weird? Only because society says so—science says it’s not that big of a deal.
In the end, peeing in the shower is a personal choice. If you’re healthy and keep your bathroom clean, it’s safe and even environmentally responsible. But if the idea grosses you out, flushing the toilet works just fine too.
