Many men have a habit after urinating: shaking it off! Sometimes it happens involuntarily, like a shiver, while other times it's habitual—to avoid drips on their pants. But if you always need to shake to feel clean, be alert: you might already have a health issue.
Shaking to feel clean after urination? Beware of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Many men struggle with persistent feelings of incomplete emptying, needing to shake vigorously after urination to feel truly clean.Dr. Wang Zhong, Chief Physician of the Urology Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, previously stated in an interview with Public Health Network that benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among middle-aged and elderly men. Urinary symptoms caused by this disease—such as frequent urination, urgency, weak stream, incomplete emptying, and painful urination—severely impact patients' quality of life. Untreated, it can lead to serious complications.
Prostatic hyperplasia is closely linked to imbalances in the body's androgen and estrogen levels. Testosterone, the primary male androgen, is converted by enzymes into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is the active hormone responsible for androgen-stimulated prostate enlargement. Estrogen also exerts some influence on prostatic hyperplasia.Preventing BPH is challenging, making proactive self-care particularly crucial. Effective self-management not only reinforces treatment outcomes but also prevents disease progression and acute urinary retention.
BPH is a formidable condition, as its advanced stages may lead to uremia. Therefore, men experiencing persistent incomplete voiding or dribbling should seek prompt medical evaluation.
This Position Helps Men Urinate More Completely
Men peeing standing up, shaking it off afterward... These actions seem like gifts from nature, since women peeing standing up risk wetting their pants! However, sitting to urinate is far better for men than standing!
When men stand to urinate, the pelvic floor muscles cannot relax, potentially leading to incomplete emptying and increasing the risk of urinary tract infections, spinal injuries, diabetes, and prostate enlargement.
Sitting to urinate not only allows the body to relax more fully but also reduces the likelihood of residual urine. Additionally, foreign experts studied 200 men and found that sitting to urinate resulted in less residual urine than standing.
Standing on tiptoes while urinating offers significant benefits for men.
First, tiptoeing stimulates the three yin meridians of the foot, enhancing kidney function and boosting yang energy. Performing this exercise five to six times daily for one to six months can significantly strengthen vitality and improve overall health.Second, the contraction of the calf muscles during tiptoeing squeezes out blood, promoting lower limb blood return and strengthening pelvic floor muscles. This enhances penile hardness and prolongs erection duration. Finally, tiptoeing while urinating facilitates smoother flow, protects the prostate, and is particularly beneficial for men with chronic prostatitis or prostate enlargement.