Why Do Pee Shivers Happen? | Smartest Year Ever (Jan 26, 2025)

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Episode Synopsis

Ever had a full-body shiver after a bathroom break? This episode dives into the fascinating science behind Post-Micturition Convulsion Syndrome (PMCS), better known as pee shivers. Gordy explains how your autonomic nervous system, temperature regulation, and blood pressure drops might all play a role in this mysterious but universal phenomenon.Sources: American Urological Association - Post-Micturition Phenomena Healthline - Why Do Pee Shivers Happen? Journal of Neurophysiology - Autonomic Nervous System Responses to MicturitionStay curious and clever—on our quest to become the world’s greatest conversationalists.

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