How many times a day should you pee?

Erilynn93
Erilynn93 Posts: 256 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys!

I know this might be a bit TMI for some, but I was curious what you guys think, yet again. I did some minimal research and most sites said 8 times a day TOPS but I think that seems a bit low, especially since I drink at least 8 cups of water a day (along with some tea, and sometimes diet soda - which I'm very aware I should quit).

How many times a day do you guys go number 1?

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  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,372 Member
    It varies, but really you just need to pay attention to the colour of your pee if there isn't any obvious fluid retention.

    Clear...drink a little less, pale yellow just right, dark yellow drink more.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    As often as I have to
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    As often as I have to

    +1
  • sauron94
    sauron94 Posts: 9
    "Woman who cook beans and peas in same pot is unsanitary".


    -Confucius
  • malavika413
    malavika413 Posts: 474 Member
    8 times a day?? I pee at most 3 times, usually twice.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    At least 7-10. And I truly don't feel like I'm that person who is running to the bathroom a lot. In fact, sometimes at work I don't go from 8 am to 11:30 when I eat lunch, but I guarantee I ALWAYS go at least 6-7 times every day.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    8 times a day?? I pee at most 3 times, usually twice.

    Really!? This surprises me so much. Most women I've worked with go at least hourly to the point that I think wow, that's quite a lot (assuming they also pee at home before work and in the evening).

    Although...I once worked in a pharmacy where people didn't take meal breaks or restroom breaks. I have no idea how in the world they did it. I'd need to take a break 2-3 times during the nine hour shift and would get side-eyed by them! hehe
  • Cortneyrenee04
    Cortneyrenee04 Posts: 1,117 Member
    A lot! 10 to 12 times probably, maybe more.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    8 times a day?? I pee at most 3 times, usually twice.

    Really!? This surprises me so much. Most women I've worked with go at least hourly to the point that I think wow, that's quite a lot (assuming they also pee at home before work and in the evening).

    Although...I once worked in a pharmacy where people didn't take meal breaks or restroom breaks. I have no idea how in the world they did it. I'd need to take a break 2-3 times during the nine hour shift and would get side-eyed by them! hehe

    She posted in another thread that she rarely drinks liquid and is often dehydrated and passes out. :huh:
  • lindainprogress
    lindainprogress Posts: 129 Member
    as many times as it takes to keep my pants dry!
  • MrsSchimmy
    MrsSchimmy Posts: 255 Member
    As often as I have to

    I'm with her. I've never counted but I drink a gallon of water a day so that leads to many a times I go to the bathroom. I'm sure I pee AT LEAST 4-5 times at work and probably AT LEAST another 4-5 times the rest of the day.
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    I drink a ton of water (at least 9-10 cups a day) and I don't pee more than maybe 5 times a day. I don't really pay attention to it but that's what I'd estimate. I've always had a pretty hearty bladder though :glasses:
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
    You are really, really overthinking this. Pee when you need to pee. Drink water until you're sufficiently hydrated and when you're feeling thirsty.
  • mram3582
    mram3582 Posts: 2,482 Member
    caffeine makes you pee more along with some health problems (diabetes). Get checked out if this is a new thing for you.
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    As much as you need to pee! I don't measure my intake and output on a daily basis, lol.

    If you think something is off with your pee, call the doctor.
  • kinect21
    kinect21 Posts: 6
    as many times as it takes to keep my pants dry!


    +1 :embarassed:
  • Erilynn93
    Erilynn93 Posts: 256 Member
    I never really count how many times I go but I feel like it's a lot. I drink about 14 to 17 cups of water a day, depending on my needs. I was just curious cause web.md scared me because it said if you go more than 10 times a day you have a problem lol.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    I think 8 is a lot, but I only go 4-5 times a day on average. If I went 8 times, I would feel like I'm constantly in the bathroom.

    I drink at least 72 oz of water a day, so it's not because I'm dehydrated. I just have a big bladder I guess.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    I drink a lot of water, So I pee ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
    People count how many times they pee a day. Should we also count how many times we blink?
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    People count how many times they pee a day. Should we also count how many times we blink?

    Meh, its not really counting per say. I just know my schedule. I usually go first thing in the morning, once or twice at work, when I get home from work, and right before bed. Its not like I'm counting every day to make sure I go enough, I just know what usually happens.
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    People count how many times they pee a day. Should we also count how many times we blink?

    Meh, its not really counting per say. I just know my schedule. I usually go first thing in the morning, once or twice at work, when I get home from work, and right before bed. Its not like I'm counting every day to make sure I go enough, I just know what usually happens.

    I agree. I gauged my response in the same way. I can't imagine going fewer than 4 or 5 times but to me personally anything from 5 to 10 seems pretty normal for a typical day.
  • SWWIS
    SWWIS Posts: 94 Member
    I drink between one and two gallons of water a day... Needless to say I pee quite a few times too. Whenever my body needs to really. I never think twice about it.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,017 Member
    Frequent urination is a symptom of diabetes, so if you think you are peeing frequently get your blood glucose checked.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Personally, I always have to pee.

    I drink a lot of water.
  • TheKingsChampion
    TheKingsChampion Posts: 120
    Glad to know I'm normal at going 10-12 times a day. (I drink more water than needed sometimes, keeps me from eating.)
  • onefortyone
    onefortyone Posts: 531 Member
    I think it's silly to count. I worked in retail so pee-breaks where a luxury, so going once per 9 hour shift (even while heavily pregnant) was normal for me. I can go 15 times a day and pee less volume each time, or 4 times a day and pee substantially more. As long as it's balanced with your fluids, it just depends on your bladder.

    Of course, excessive thirst and excessive peeing can be symptomatic of diabetes, but not something to be anxious about if you just read that peeing 6 times a day is 'normal' on the internet.
  • stacyjh1979
    stacyjh1979 Posts: 188 Member
    I never really count how many times I go but I feel like it's a lot. I drink about 14 to 17 cups of water a day, depending on my needs. I was just curious cause web.md scared me because it said if you go more than 10 times a day you have a problem lol.

    With the amount of water you drink I don't think going that much is unusual. I drink on average 16 cups a day (I'm not good about logging the water accurately since it really doesn't matter in my diary) and I pee at least 6 times a day. When I wake up, before I log in at work, on my first break, on my lunch break, on my second break, after work before I leave and at least once but probably more like 4 times after I get home.Unless you are having a sense of urgency or frequency that has started suddenly it's probably not an issue but if it does concern you check with you dr.
  • vamaena
    vamaena Posts: 217 Member
    I pee as much as I need to. Some days it's only 4-5 times and other days it's easily 10-12 times. I find it depends on how much I drink and how much I'm sweating. When I'm working out and sweat lots I notice I tend to pee less even though I usually drink more.
  • jess135177
    jess135177 Posts: 186 Member
    I drink a lot of water, 2 liters during the workday. So maybe 6-8 times a day?

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