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Here’s a look at peeing in the shower from social, environmental, and even philosophical angles:
Environmental Perspective
Saving water: One toilet flush = ~1.6 gallons (modern toilets). One pee a day in the shower = ~584 gallons/year saved.
Energy use: Less flushing means slightly lower energy use at water treatment plants. Small action, but with scale (millions of people), it adds up.
Psychological / Social Norms
Taboo vs. practicality: It’s a behavior that clashes with social conditioning — “clean” vs. “dirty” spaces — even though logically, it’s all going down the same drain.
Private rebellion: Doing something harmless that society says is “gross” can feel oddly liberating. Like microwaving ice cream or putting fries in milkshakes.
Design / Infrastructure
Plumbing-wise, it’s all good. Shower and toilet drains often feed into the same wastewater line.
Urban planners and designers don’t build with this behavior in mind, but maybe they should — dual-purpose water-saving features could be the future.
Cultural Lens
Some cultures are more open or pragmatic about bodily functions.
In others, it’s deeply frowned upon — even if there’s no functional reason.
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