Holding back urine can reduce libido.

Holding back urine for any reason not only affects overall health but also impacts the sexual performance of both men and women.

Under normal physiological conditions, urination is the process of eliminating harmful bacteria and impurities from the body. Regularly holding back urine disrupts this "cleansing" function, inevitably leading to the accumulation and increase of bacteria in the urinary tract. The genitals are located close to the urethra, making them highly susceptible to infection.

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Prolonged urine retention can lead to serious consequences such as urinary tract infections, cystitis, and infections of the reproductive organs, resulting in sexual dysfunction. In men, urine retention increases the risk of prostatitis, causing premature ejaculation, painful ejaculation, affecting erectile function, and reducing libido.

For women, holding in urine for too long can disrupt the functions of the pelvic organs. Prolonged urine retention causes the bladder to become full, putting pressure on the uterus and other reproductive organs, leading to pain during intercourse.

Furthermore, holding in urine for extended periods can also cause kidney stones because calcium deposits are not completely eliminated from the body, accumulating and forming kidney stones. In addition, holding in urine can cause urinary tract infections and even premature birth in pregnant women.

TP (compiled)