UTI warning: Health expert urges Brits to 'stop holding in pee'

holding in a pee for too long, but did you know this can be dangerous for your body?Whether you’re trapped in a work meeting or stuck in a queue for the toilet, holding in your wee can damage your pelvic floor and lead to a host of issues, warns intimate health guru Stephanie Taylor.The average adult bladder can hold up to two cups of urine during the day before it is considered full, with a message sent to the brain when it is about a quarter full.However, the health expert claims ignoring your bladder for long periods of time can actually be harmful."Holding in your wee too often can cause the muscles in your bladder to lose the ability to contract when you need them to, leading to urinary retention where you can’t empty your bladder – even when you’re bursting to go,” said Stephanie.

The founder of Kegel8 added: "Not just that but it can also cause uncomfortable dryness (urogenital atrophy) and incontinence - where you pass urine without meaning to." Harmful bacteria can build up if you hold your pee in for too long, which can cause a urinary tract infection (UTI).These are usually uncomfortable, cause pain during urination and a constant urge to go to the toilet.Want the Daily Star's sexiest stories news straight to your inbox?

Sign up to our daily Hot Topics newsletter HERE Stephanie told the Sun: “If a UTI is left untreated and the infection spreads, it could turn into life-threatening sepsis .” A healthy pelvic floor is important for urinary, bowel, and sexual health, and there are some tell-tale signs that something could be wrong.These include leaking during a cough, sneeze, or exercise or constantly feeling the need to go for a wee, explained the health guru.She added: "You may also notice pain in your.