Many people experience an unexpected urge to urinate when showering or hearing the sound of running water, a phenomenon tied to psychological conditioning and physiological responses.

• The phenomenon is linked to a learned reflex where the sound of water triggers the urge to pee.
• Experts like Christian Jarrett, a cognitive neuroscientist, explain that calming sensations from running water relax the pelvic floor muscles.
• While occasional urges are natural, repetitive associations with running water can lead to urinary issues like urgency or incontinence, prompting a need for mindful practices and pelvic floor exercises.