Doctors Warn Against “Peegasms,” New Trend That Has Women Holding In Their Urine

It’s no secret solo orgasms are a thing. But now, women are giving themselves pleasure in a new — and unusual — way: By holding in their urine. Yes, really. The thing is, doctors are warning against the practice. Why, you say? Because it can cause infections and even kidney damage. Curious? Then read on below to find out more.

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Reddit. Over on Reddit, one user recently asked others a peculiar question. To be more specific, he asked them if they also have so-called “p*ss-shivers” after his girlfriend told him releasing pent-up pee causes her to experience shivers. The good kind, that is.

The verdict. As The Daily Mail notes, many Redditors were quick to reply to the post. The verdict? That the technique does, in fact, feel good. In fact, the women revealed it creates a “whole body massage."

Doctors. Now, experts are warning against the sex trend, The Daily Mail reports. Their reasoning? That the technique could lead to painful urinary infections that may result in permanent kidney damage.

Science. As The Daily Mail notes, there is some science to the practice. “An over-full bladder is thought to stimulate nerves in the pelvis that control arousal, with letting go creating an orgasm-like sensation,” the publication explains.

The Reddit thread. Responding to the Reddit thread, many women opened up about the practice. Mostly, they revealed that they are most likely to experience a so-called “peegasm” after waking up in the middle of the night.

The Reddit thread. In the thread, others noted that while they do get a pleasurable feelings from releasing pee from a full bladder, it doesn’t necessarily make them climax, The Daily Mail reports.

User “TheCatfishManatee.” Over on Reddit, user “TheCatFishManatee” started off the thread, writing: "So my girlfriend recently told me if she's had to hold her pee in for a while, when she actually goes to pee, she often has orgasms that she feels all the way up her spine to her head. If she does "reverse kegels" while peeing, they're even more likely to happen. She said these orgasms sometimes leave her lightheaded and off balance, and are pretty different from her clit or vaginal orgasms.

Apart from being super jealous, I was curious if anyone else has had this sort of thing happen?"

User “notyouraverageGIJane.” One user noted: "Uh yep. At first I had no idea what the f*ck they were, but I talked to a handful of close friends who had heard of or experienced similar.

I don’t try for them often, they mostly come on accident, but a beautiful accident at that. It normally helps if I’ve been a little horny to begin with and holding it for long periods of time."

User “skoldpaddor.” “Yeah!” user “skoldpaddor” exclaimed. "It feels like a sensational whole body massage. Most times it's waking up in the middle of the night to have to pee.”

User “ForMissEmilie.” This user opened up about the matter, noting: "I’m so glad this isn’t just me!! This has been happening to me for a couple of months and I always thought it was just because I was holding it in for too long. It’s never really similar to the orgasms I’m used to, definitely different. But I feel it through my entire body."

User “Nottylilpearl.” Another added: "I get something similar, but it’s not exactly an orgasm, just a really, really pleasurable feeling. I can do it by letting go for a split second and holding it in. It feels so good that I start tearing up. Then, when I finally do go pee, I get these delicious full body shivers.”

Dangerous. So, what’s the deal? Well, let’s just say this: This is definitely not something women should be intentionally trying to do. Because, in short, it can be dangerous AF.

Infections. As The Daily Mail notes, experts warn that the reason peegasms can be risky is because they can only be achieved if the bladder is holding urine for longer than normal. This, in turn, can lead to a slew of infections down below.

Cystitis. Per The Daily Mail: "Due to women being more prone to cystitis than men, medics add the bizarre act should be avoided by all, even those who are healthy. They add there are many other less risky ways women can experience sexual pleasure."

Takeaway. Bottom line? Steer clear of peegasms. While it might feel good in the moment, in the end, it can result in a slew of health problems. And face it: The last thing you want to do is tell your doctor you’ve been holding in your urine for pleasure.