{"id":41652,"date":"2024-01-16T01:13:35","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T00:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=41652"},"modified":"2024-12-19T06:22:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T05:22:51","slug":"peegasms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/peegasms\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a “Peegasm”?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve all been in this situation\u2026 You\u2019re on a road trip. You realize you have to pee, but think \u201cI can hold it a little longer, at least until there\u2019s a real bathroom.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, nothing. Nowhere to pull over or turn out. Just you in your car with a growing sense of urgency and panic setting in. Minutes feel like hours and you\u2019re starting to question all of your life\u2019s decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, hallelujah! You find a bathroom and are barely able to pull your pants down in time. As you drain your pipes, the panic fades and is strangely replaced with a sense of euphoria and deep pleasure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have experienced a \u201cpeegasm\u201d. And yes \u2013 it\u2019s exactly what it sounds like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are peegasms real?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s get this out of the way first. While a peegasm may feel great at the moment, holding your pee can increase your risk of developing UTIs and bladder infections. More on that later!<\/span><\/p>\n

When we say peegasm, we mean you experience an orgasm or sexual pleasure while peeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is very little research on orgasming from peeing, but personal experience does matter. Many people report having an orgasm or feeling deep pleasure occasionally when urinating. This is more common when you have to go really badly, like in the scenario we described earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a gander around Reddit and you\u2019ll find people looking for answers about why this happens or if it happens to anyone else. You\u2019ll also find people calling it \u201cpiss shivers\u201d or comparing it to \u201cASMR tingles\u201d. Both men and women say they\u2019ve experienced this sensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While peegasm definitely isn\u2019t a scientific term, it\u2019s probably the best way to describe the very unique sensation that can come when you realllllly gotta go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Orgasmic incontinence<\/b><\/h2>\n

On the other hand, there is some research on people who happen to pee when they orgasm. This is called orgasmic or <\/span>coital incontinence<\/span><\/a> and is actually more common than you may think.<\/span><\/p>\n

About <\/span>50%<\/span><\/a> of adult women have urinary incontinence, with that number increasing in people over age 65. Approximately <\/span>60%<\/span><\/a> of those with incontinence also experience peeing or leaking during sex.<\/span><\/p>\n

Urinary incontinence can develop in people who have given birth, experienced pelvic floor injuries, have a UTI, or are on certain medications. While it\u2019s nothing to be ashamed of, incontinence is something that can be incredibly stressful or shameful for someone experiencing it, whether it\u2019s during sex or sneezing in the grocery store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that we\u2019ve cleared that up, let\u2019s get back to the topic at hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Is a peegasm the same as squirting?<\/b><\/h2>\n

You might be thinking \u201cIsn\u2019t peeing during sex just squirting?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people still doubt whether squirting is even real or if it\u2019s just a stunt<\/a> in unrealistic porn scenes. It is real, and it is not the same as peeing.<\/span><\/p>\n

For an estimated <\/span>10-54%<\/span><\/a> of women, squirting is a normal part of sex but that doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re peeing. While \u201csquirt\u201d does have some urine in it, that\u2019s not all that it is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When someone squirts, they expel liquid from their urethra. This liquid is largely made up of urine, but it also contains fluid from the Skene\u2019s gland, which is sometimes considered the \u201cfemale prostate\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

While orgasmic incontinence can feel like a loss of control, many people who squirt have some control over it and describe it as a pleasurable \u201crelease\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPee kinks\u201d<\/b>
\n<\/b><\/h2>\n

No article about peegasms would be complete without addressing the elephant in the room \u2013 pee kinks. <\/span>Pee play<\/span><\/a>, often known as \u201cgolden showers\u201d, is the act of urinating on or in front of your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fact that so many people experience pleasure while they pee (whether or not they\u2019re having sex) makes it easy to understand why people would engage in pee play.<\/span><\/p>\n

People engage in pee play for many different reasons. For some people it\u2019s about vulnerability, others love the taboo nature of it, and for some, it\u2019s a visual representation of their partner\u2019s pleasure.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you do want to try out pee play, be sure you discuss with it your partner and have enthusiastic consent from all parties involved. You\u2019ll also want to plan out the best way to minimize mess (or have a good cleanup plan in place).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We care about the health of your bladder<\/b><\/h2>\n

Peeing and pleasure have a lot of overlap, but a word to the wise: As much of a relief as a peegasm may be, we strongly discourage you from intentionally holding it in just for the sensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your urinary tract, bladder, and kidneys are all incredibly sensitive. Holding pee in for too long could lead to a urinary tract infection, which can move up to your kidneys. We all have to hold it occasionally and this is unlikely to lead to any harm. That being said, frequently holding your pee for too long can increase your risk of:<\/span><\/p>\n