05/29/2026
Do you leak a little after you finish p*eing?
Here’s why:
1. Urine is getting trapped in the urethra. This can happen for a few reasons, including:
- Pelvic floor not fully relaxing → then not recoiling properly
- Positioning on the toilet (if you’re hovering because you’re in a public bathroom = big culprit)
- Tissue integrity is affected which can happen from changing hormones (such as lower estrogen levels) or prolapse
- You’re a power p*e-er. AKA you’re rushing and possibly breath-holding to force urine out.
So here’s how we improve post-void dribbling:
1. First of all, get into a position that helps the body relax, and puts the bladder in a better position. Sit all the way down (so no hovering!) and lean forward. Elevating the feet can be helpful.
2. Use an inhale to help pelvic floor relax, rather than bracing or breath-holding.
3. Don’t rush. At the end of urination, you can try forward/backward or side-to-side rocks for 5-10 seconds, then try emptying one more time to make sure the urethra has cleared.
4. If you’re in peri-menopause or menopause, consider using a vaginal estrogen cream with doctor consent to help with tissue integrity.
It’s not just about weak pelvic floor muscles - post void dribbling often is more a result of pelvic floor tightness and poor timing.
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