• The Pavlovian Association
Drawing a captivating parallel, Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas likens this to Pavlov’s dog experiment, underscoring our brain’s ability to form associations. In that classic study, dogs linked a ringing bell to feeding, causing them to salivate at the bell’s sound, independent of food.
Breaking it down to urinating in the shower, as described by Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas, “If you pee in the shower or turn on the faucet, or turn on the shower and then sit on the toilet while the water’s running, you are creating an association in your brain between the sound of running water and having to pee.”
• Potential Consequences
The connection, particularly when combined with pelvic floor dysfunction, might result in unexpected urinary problems. If you habitually pee in the shower with pelvic floor dysfunction, you could experience involuntary urination triggered by running water sounds – whether it’s a stream, faucet, or toilet flush.
