Nurses And Teachers: Holding Your Pee Isn’t A Badge of Honor

Stop Peeing Your Pants · Feb 4, 2026 · 12m

Holding your pee for hours—especially as a busy mom, nurse, or teacher—is not a badge of honor, and it may be making your bladder leakage worse. In this episode, we break down how long is too long to hold your bladder, why chronic holding stresses your pelvic floor, and how it contributes to stress incontinence like peeing your pants with running, jumping, sneezing, coughing, or laughing. If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or dealing with an overactive bladder, this conversation will help you understand what your body actually needs to stay strong and leak-free. Learn how to stop peeing your…