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Is it normal to pee a little when you sneeze?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes—leaking a little pee when you sneeze is common. It’s often called stress urinary incontinence, and it can happen when pressure from a sneeze puts strain on the bladder.

A sneeze gives your bladder and pelvic floor a quick jolt, and sometimes a few drops escape. This can be more common after pregnancy or childbirth, with age, or when your pelvic floor muscles are weakened—but it can happen to plenty of people.

If it happens often, is getting worse, or bothers you, a healthcare professional can help you look at options. It’s common, but you don’t have to just put up with it.

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