16/03/2026
It’s a habit most of us picked up as kids: "We’re leaving the house, go try to p*e just in case!"
While it feels like a smart idea at the time, doing it constantly can affect your bladder's signaling system. Over time you can reduce your bladder's comfort zone so it will scream 'URGENCY' at signficiant smaller volumes resulting in an increase in the amount of trips to the toilet per day.
How to break it?
Challenge the habit. Before leaving the house, ask yourself;
Do I really need to go?
Is there access to a toilet where I'm going?
Can I hold on until I reach my destination?
Don't get me wrong, at times just in case wees are warranted. For example, you haven't been to the toilet for a couple of hours and about to head off on a road trip or about to head into a 2 hour movie.... go for it! Just don't let it become a regular ritual.
Already trapped in this habit and struggling to see a way out?
Pelvic Health Physio can help! The bladder is a muscle so like the pelvic floor it can be retrained with an array of strategies. Remember, it's never too late.