We’ve all heard it before.
You’re loading everything into the car for a family road trip.
Try, just in case."
Your bladder can hold more pee than you think.
According toThe Healthy, the average bladder can hold approximately 400 to 500 milliliters of liquid.
However, there are many people that actually go to the bathroom when it’s only half full.
Preventive peeing can actually have negative effects on the body and could lead to an overactive bladder.
As long as your bladder isn’t full,holding in your peeisn’t dangerous (viaHealthline).
Many people believe that holding in your pee can lead to UTIs, but this isn’t true.
So how do you know when it’s really time to go?
The answer is: bladder training.
The first step is recognizing your patterns by keeping a diary.
Try not to go to the bathroom the minute you feel the urge to do so.
Have you ever stopped yourself mid-flow?
Those are your pelvic muscles contracting (via Body and Soul).
