Summary Chronic stress keeps you in a constant state of high alert and can affect your urological and overall health. Stress directly affects bladder control by overstimulating nerves, leading to increased urgency and frequent bathroom trips. When stress hormones rise, sex hormones fall, resulting in lower libido and sexual dysfunction. Poor sleep caused by stress creates a self-perpetuating cycle that can profoundly affect health. Chronic stress increases risk of cardiovascular diseases,