Most Interesting Facts About the 'Piss Shivers'
By: bluedevil2k Created:7-11-2008 List Contest: Staff not Eligible

 

The "Piss Shivers" are probably something everyone has experienced at some point. You know that tingly, shaky, maybe even knee-buckling feeling that shoots up your spine after an especially good piss. You know, the reason you miss the bowl sometimes (other than your more probable reason, being drunk).

Here are some of the most interesting facts about 'the piss shivers'.

It's Real Name is Post-micturition convulsion syndrome

I think "Piss Shiver" is much easier to say and understand though.

Males Experience it More than Females

According to an online internet poll (the most scientific of research methods), 83% of males and 58% of females have felt a piss shiver in the past year. No word on whether females get to experience "multiple piss shivers".

Another Theory - Cause You're Cold

Shivering occurs because of heat loss from the body parts usually covered by clothing. If this theory is correct, the feeling should be more common in cold climates. This is unknown.

There's No Scientific Explanation for It

Just like there's no explanation for why Heidi and Spencer are famous in any sense - normally no-talent assholes tend to not be famous!

One Common Theory is....This Medical Nonsense

Shivering occurs because of activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) by sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity involved with urination. It is the SNS which acts to control bladder function; it makes sure that the bladder is relaxed and that the urethral sphincter is contracted. Part of the SNS response causes the brain to produce a number of chemicals, including the catecholamines epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine. These chemicals act on the PNS which normally controls shivering. If this theory is correct, the feeling should be as common in females as in males, but it is far more common in males.

Final Theory

Shivering occurs via passage of spermatozoa into the urinary canal. So, basically, if this is true and you're a woman, you have bigger problems than the piss shivers.

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