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Whether you come across a gross public bathroom or there isn’t a restroom for miles, there may come a time when it’s easier to pee standing up than squatting. You might also want to pee standing up if you present as a man and use the men’s bathroom. If you don't have a penis, peeing while standing up takes a bit of technique and practice—thankfully, it’s not too hard to master, and you might even prefer it to peeing sitting down! We’ve answered some common questions about how you can urinate while standing to make going to the bathroom that much easier.
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Question 3 of 6:
How do you practice peeing while standing?
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Take off all your clothing from the waist down before starting. When you first start peeing while standing up, you might have some drips or dribbles. Take off everything (including your shoes and socks) for a much easier cleanup. [3] X Research source -
Stand in your bathtub or shower to practice. It’s a safe place to practice where you can just rinse off afterwards. You can also try out different stances and poses to make peeing while standing up easier. [4] X Research source
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Question 4 of 6:
How do you make peeing while standing up easier?
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Do Kegel exercises. The muscles in your pelvic floor help start and stop your urine stream. You can find them by urinating and then using your muscles to stop the stream midflow. Once you find them, you can exercise them by contracting for a count of 5, then releasing for a count of 5. Try to do this 3 times a day to make your muscles stronger and have more control over your urine flow. [5] X Expert Source Allison Romero, PT, DPT
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Wear a skirt. With a skirt, you just have to lift up the fabric instead of unzipping or taking off your pants. If you have the option, try to wear something loose-fitting that’s easy to take off. Wearing pants is fine, but it can be a little tougher to pee standing up when you’re first starting out. [6] X Research source
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How do you pee while hiking?
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Head at least 200 feet (61 m) away from the trail. Usually, this is around 75 paces. You also want to make sure you’re away from any water sources or camps so you don’t contaminate anything. [7] X Trustworthy Source US National Park Service Agency responsible for the maintenance and promotion of national parks and monuments Go to source -
Urinate in a rocky place. Rocks won’t get damaged by the salt in your urine like plants do. If you have the option, try to go somewhere that’s pretty barren already. If you can’t find a spot, try to go in the dirt and not on top of a plant. [8] X Trustworthy Source US National Park Service Agency responsible for the maintenance and promotion of national parks and monuments Go to source
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References
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20878999/
- ↑ http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/t/Peestanding.pdf
- ↑ http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/t/Peestanding.pdf
- ↑ https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/one-more-barrier-faced-by-women-in-science/
- ↑ Allison Romero, PT, DPT. Pelvic Health Specialist. Expert Interview. 2 December 2020.
- ↑ http://www.theplacewithnoname.com/t/Peestanding.pdf
- ↑ https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/supportyourpark/leavenotrace.htm
- ↑ https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/supportyourpark/leavenotrace.htm
- ↑ https://www.girlshealth.gov/body/reproductive/infections.html
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Whether you’re camping or simply can’t find a clean bathroom, there are times you’ll need to pee standing up without a device. One way to practice is to stand in the bathtub or shower and find a position that allows you to control your urine stream. To avoid getting urine on your clothes, remove everything from the waist down, including your socks. Position yourself in front of or over the shower, spread your feet apart, and crouch slightly. Spread your labia with one hand and place the fingers of your other hand slightly in front of your urethra. Pull your fingers up and forward and allow yourself to urinate. To learn how to prevent dripping, keep reading!
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