Let’s 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!

When we say peegasm, we mean you experience an orgasm or sexual pleasure while peeing.

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.

Take a gander around Reddit and you’ll find people looking for answers about why this happens or if it happens to anyone else. You’ll also find people calling it “piss shivers” or comparing it to “ASMR tingles”. Both men and women say they’ve experienced this sensation.

Are peegasms real?

While peegasm isn’t a scientific term, it’s probably the best way to describe the sensation that can come when you gotta go.

Orgasmic incontinence

Research exists on people who pee when they orgasm. This is called orgasmic or coital incontinence.

About 50% of adult women have urinary incontinence, with that number increasing in people over age 65.

Incontinence can develop in people who have given birth, experienced injuries, have a UTI, or are on meds.

Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s get back to the topic at hand.

Is a peegasm the same as squirting?

You might be thinking “Isn’t peeing during sex just squirting?”

Many people still doubt whether squirting is even real or if it’s just a stunt in unrealistic porn scenes. It is real, and it is not the same as peeing.

For an estimated 10-54% of women, squirting is a normal part of sex but that doesn’t mean that they’re peeing. While “squirt” does have some urine in it, that’s not all that it is.

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’s gland, which is sometimes considered the “female prostate”.

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 “release”.

No talk about peegasms is complete without talking about pee kinks. Pee play, also known as “golden showers”, is the act of urinating on a partner.

The fact that some people experience pleasure while they pee makes it easy to understand why people would engage in pee play.

People engage in pee play for many reasons. Some love the taboo, and for some, it’s a visual of their partner’s pleasure.

If you want to try out pee play, be sure you discuss it with your partner and have enthusiastic consent from all parties involved.

“Pee kinks”

We care about the health of your bladder.

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.

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:

Urinary tract infections Urinary incontinence Stretched bladder Kidney stones

While there’s nothing wrong with occasionally enjoying the sensation of peeing or accidentally (or purposefully) peeing during sex, you want to take steps to keep your bladder and the rest of your urinary tract healthy and free from harmful bacteria.

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