ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Down There Press

"Down There Press" is a term used to describe the pressure someone might feel in their lower abdomen, around where their bladder and genitals are located. This can happen for a few different reasons!

Sometimes, if someone needs to go pee and they're holding it in, their body might send a signal to their brain that says "Hey, we need to go to the bathroom!" This signal can feel like a pressure or a squeezing sensation in the lower abdomen, kind of like someone is sitting on your bladder.

Another reason someone might experience "Down There Press" is if they're on their period. During a period, the uterus (a small organ inside the body) sheds its lining, and this can cause cramps and pressure in the lower belly area.

Regardless of the reason, if someone is feeling pressure down there, it's usually a sign that their body needs to do something. Maybe it's time to use the bathroom or take a break and relax for a bit. It's totally normal to feel this way, and it's important to listen to your body and take care of it!