Finally, for those of you who are concerned about how clean your urine actually is, we have some good news. Pee contains a very low amount of bacteria—less, in fact, than whats normally lingering on your skin—and its healthy bacteria. So go ahead, whip it out in the shower.

Why is it not good to pee in the shower?

Because infection-causing bacteria could be present in some urine, theres a slight chance you could contract something, especially if you have a cut or other open wound on your foot. Infections such as MRSA can be transmitted via a shower floor.

Is it OK to pee in the pool?

While this may seem merely unappealing, a 2014 study suggested that urine can actually combine with the chlorine disinfectant in swimming pool water to make potentially harmful chemicals. The researchers recommend that all swimmers avoid urinating in swimming pools to prevent these chemicals from forming.

How clean is pee?

The rumor that your pee is sterile is, well, a rumor. Scientists have found that urine in healthy individuals naturally contains bacteria, so urine isnt quite as “clean” as myths have led us to believe.

What kills pee in a pool?

How to address urine in swimming pools. Urine is sterile, so there should be nothing for chlorine to kill. Instead, urine must be oxidized. One chemical in urine is particularly difficult to oxidize: urea, or uric acid.

What percent of swimmers pee in the pool?

But, its probably not that much. About 1 in 5 people have admitted to peeing in a swimming pool at least once, according to a 2012 survey. And if youre asking Olympic swimmers, well, that rate is much higher: nearly 100 percent, said Carly Geehr, a former member of the U.S. national swim team.

Can sharks smell urine?

Like us - they found no evidence urine attracts sharks. But surprisingly, so far theres no data that links bleeding and shark attacks, either.

Do sharks like human poop?

Human blood may attract and excite sharks, and divers and swimmers should avoid or come out of the water with bleeding injuries or, for women, when menstruating. Similarly, feces and urine may be attractive, and should not be scattered indiscriminately where one swims or dives.

Can sharks smell menstrual blood?

Any bodily fluid released into the water is likely detectable by sharks. A sharks sense of smell is powerful – it allows them to find prey from hundreds of yards away. Menstrual blood in the water could be detected by a shark, just like any urine or other bodily fluids.

Can sharks sense human urine?

Like us - they found no evidence urine attracts sharks. But surprisingly, so far theres no data that links bleeding and shark attacks, either.

Do we pee all the water we drink?

You drink, you pee. But urine is more than just that drink you had a few hours ago. The body produces pee as a way to get rid of waste and extra water that it doesnt need. Before leaving your body, urine travels through the urinary tract.