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Paruresis: Overcoming the Bashful Bladder

By Mohammed looti / / 1 min read
Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 17, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 17, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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Paruresis: Overcoming the Bashful Bladder

refers to the inability to urinate in the presence of other people. Also known as bashful bladder syndrome.

AVOIDANT PARURESIS: “A person with avoidant paruresis is unlikely to use a public urinal, since he would be unable to urinate in the presence of other bathroom users.”
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looti, M. (2026, August 17). Paruresis: Overcoming the Bashful Bladder. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/avoidant-paruresis/
looti, Mohammed. “Paruresis: Overcoming the Bashful Bladder.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 17 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/avoidant-paruresis/.
looti, Mohammed. “Paruresis: Overcoming the Bashful Bladder.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 17, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/avoidant-paruresis/.

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