## 5. It Is Different if You Already Have Pelvic-Floor Problems
Women with pelvic-floor dysfunction, urinary urgency, incontinence, prolapse, or trouble emptying the bladder may benefit from more structured toileting habits.
In those cases, urinating in a relaxed seated position may be preferable.
A pelvic-floor physiotherapist or healthcare professional can provide individualized advice.
## Does Peeing in the Shower Weaken the Pelvic Floor?
Not by itself.
There is no strong evidence that urinating in the shower directly weakens pelvic-floor muscles.
Pelvic-floor weakness is more commonly associated with factors such as:
