WOMEN: how many of you wish you could.....

United States
January 16, 2009 12:48pm CST
pee standing up? I know this may be a little racy to answer, maybe a little embarrasing for most, but I just wondered how many people wished we as women could just run in, pee, and run off like our spouses. I really don't like to take the time to go sit on a cold toilet seat and go through the whole routine. Frankly, it annoys me. So now I wonder occasionally what it would be like if we could pee standing up like a man. YOu think I'm crazy??? Or has it ever crossed your mind???
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• United States
16 Jan 09
I am with you on this one. Especially since most public bathrooms are dirty 99% of the time. As women, we seem to feel the need to squat without touching the toilet, causing more of a mess, and we never seem to clean up after ourselves. Many times I have walked out of a bathroom refusing to use it, to find my husband laughing at me because the men's room was fine and he can stand up to pee. He usually takes my toddlers to the bathroom when we are out, because the toilets are cleaner in the men's room. Sad but true...
• United States
16 Jan 09
Ok there you go. Another perfect example of the convenience of male peeing. I carry mini lysol, hand sanitizer spray, and toilet seat covers in my purse. Imagine if we didn't have to worry about that anymore....Oh the possibilities... And what is with noone feeling the need to clean up after themselves in public toilets? That is just nasty...
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@ada547612 (203)
• China
17 Jan 09
That's all right! Can be like a man standing as the urine, it is the desire of many women! However, Not only that, sometimes, we hope that women like men do not nurture their children can head like a man as one days, not just a housewife! Sometimes, we hope that women like men, could he!
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@busyB4 (874)
• United States
17 Jan 09
It sure would be easier and you wouldnt have to worry about dirty seats, and having to bare it all if you are outdoors hiking or something. I agree with the no fun for peed on seats, cold seats , etc....etc..
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• United States
17 Jan 09
it would be fun to write your name in the snow!!!! God knew what he was doing when he didn't gimme the equipment to do that!.. or my neighbors would hate waking up on a snowy morning to find I've been there! hahaha! I've never peed outside before.. I don't think I could!
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• United States
17 Jan 09
I can't!!!!!!!! I'm pee challenged!!!!!
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• United States
17 Jan 09
awww well.... that's the way the pee drips sometimes, DM! *waves byeeeee* hhahaha!
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• United States
18 Jan 09
I have a sad outside story stormy, unfortunately I am too embarrassed to share it with 500000 others...I do have a mental picture (not graphically) of you writing your name in all your surrounding neighbors yards while laughing histerically. Maybe it's better you are pee challenged...
@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
16 Jan 09
I know what you are talking about the toilet's aren't clean or dirty or pee all over it witch is not right I agree with you about that it would be allot better. if we could stand up but I guess I always have to make sure they are clean.and sit and bare it. cd
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• United States
17 Jan 09
Oh yea, I carry lysol and sanitizer and toilet seat covers in my purse! I know what you mean about that!
@CRIVAS (1815)
• Canada
16 Jan 09
I totally wish i could pee standing up. I mean come on there has to be a time or two when you were camping and just thought, wow, I wish I could be like that guy and pee against a tree instead of squatting like a girl. I can't tell you how many times I have thought about it. Actually last year when I was quading with my husband, I had more than a few layers on and we had to stop to pee. Now he was easy as you please unzipped his fly and went about his business. Now me on the otherhand had to pull down both pairs of pants and squat in a ditch. As if that isn't bad enough, I had to make sure I didn't accidently pee on my own pants while was trying to keep my balance, hold my pants out of range and hold onto the roll of toilet paper,LOL. I definately think that men have an advantage here,LOL.
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• Canada
16 Jan 09
Yes I know exactly what you mean it's just so easy for them. The cold toilet seat is awful, and then in those times that you are outside, or driving with no bathrooms in sight and it is so easy for them to just take it out and go, they dont need to worry about anything to wipe with, or falling in when the toilet seat is left up. It's just seems unfair, and we dont even get to wright our names in the snow! lol
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• United States
16 Jan 09
Yep, glad I'm not the only one that is peeved with the time and effort of being a woman at times. The cold toilet seat is a clencher too. I literally dread having to go to the bathroom sometimes cause I just don't feel like going through the hassle and inconvenience. And maybe once I'd like to write my name on something...
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@Celanith (2327)
• United States
17 Jan 09
Just one more thing a guy can do that we can't but there have been times it would have been nice to just find a corner or friendly bush a guy can nonchalantly go to whip it out and keep talking while he does his thing being hidden by the bushes or whatever and no one the wiser if he plays it cool. He can pretend he is looking at a bug on a leaf or something. I have known guys to do this. LOL
• United States
18 Jan 09
Yea, my hubby is shy about things like that so he doesn't always utilize his abilities to their fullest capabilities. I would though!
@earthsong (589)
• United States
17 Jan 09
The only time I've ever wished I had this ability was when I was in a big hurry and I know that my hubby can be in and out of the bathroom in about 2 seconds. That and when we are out hiking or camping LOL
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• United States
18 Jan 09
That is a constant frustration for me constantly. How quick I could be if only I had the ability...
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
17 Jan 09
Well personally and from my own experience I am grateful to be able to get off my feet for even a minute or to. I am amazed how difficult some people make their own lives by multi tasking. they honestly believe that it is saving time. Where as time management is more appealing to me. I have to have time for myself, otherwise I would be a burnt up ember by the end of the day. and I do not try to do every thing by my self. If I need help I asked for it and no help was forthcoming, the project didn't get done. I admit at one time I was a people pleaser and would be there no matter the cost to myself, financially or physically. and people knew they could depend/count on me and they had no problem doing so. Then one time I asked for their help.Not one helped, so I with drew my services and they accused me on not caring about them. I could only answer to have a friend you have to be one. They just never got it. So now I please myself first, my time is my own, and I wouldn't change that.
• United States
18 Jan 09
I totally understand where you are coming from. Though I would much rather act quickly in the bathroom and take a minute on the couch than to take a cold minute in a little bathroom. I guess when I get a fancy bathroom that won't be so bad but it would still be useful on roadtrips, outdoors, etc. where women's restrooms are unsanitary. I have/had "friends" like that too! I walked in to one of their houses last night to find that they were all gathered there watching a movie having a girls night and I wasn't invited. Ouch.... We don't need em...
17 Jan 09
I am soooo with you on this thought. It is most unfair that we have to park our bums on a cold seat!! And as for public toilets... well don't even get me started on that one Men don't even have to pull their trousers down! I definately don't think you are crazy!
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• United States
18 Jan 09
Oh yea, have you ever had to pee sitting down with a toddler or baby on your lap??? So much easier if we could do it standing up!
@Amberina (1541)
• United States
17 Jan 09
I would love to be able to stand up and pee, I really really wish I could when I am nowhere near a toilet. The man always seem to love to rub it in our faces that we have to sit down to pee and they get the pleasure of standing up! LOL Oh well at least we don't have to worry about aiming and dribbling on the toilet seat, but some men don't worry about it they just pee willy nilly lol and it gets everywhere yuck!
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• United States
18 Jan 09
Yea, my husband rubs it in my face about his abilities often. Grrrr...
• Philippines
17 Jan 09
Hi. I admit my friend I have sometimes a wishful thinking like that especially in situation like you have to pee in public toilets that are just so disgusting that you left no choice but to squat or lift up yourself a little bit from the toilet bowl. It's very irritating that women have to sit down while we pee.
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• United States
18 Jan 09
Yep, agree 100%. Public toilets are the WORST case scenario for a woman. And think about how much money we would save in toilet paper a year!!! That could be a manicure!
@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
17 Jan 09
I only want to pee standing up when the toilet seat is dirty or in cramped spaces like on a plane. Because if the seat is dirty then I have to squat. The position's really awkward and it's tiring after a while. Guys really have it easy! Boo! Oh well...
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• United States
18 Jan 09
I know right! There is nothing more frustrating than a dirty toilet!
@Nhey16 (2518)
• Philippines
18 Jan 09
I just wish I could pee standing up, whenever I am in a public place and where the toilets are not really clean... I do have to wait for us to go home or find a place where there is a cleaner restroom.
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• United States
18 Jan 09
Yea, it's gross and unfair! It doesn't affect a man if their toilet seat is unclean unless they have to poop or something.
• United States
16 Jan 09
The only time I wished I could pee standing up was when I was young so I could write my name in the snow!
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• United States
17 Jan 09
Oh I think about every time I sit on a cold toilet seat, or have to pee in public, or am in a hurry that I don't want to take the time to sit, pee, wipe, redress. KWIM? I am an oddball! I would like to write my name in the snow too!
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
16 Jan 09
I don't think you are crazy. I have actually have thought the same thing myself a few times. It would make things a lot easier sometimes. I joke with my husband about it alot. He tends to just pee where ever he is when he is when he has to go lol. I pick up him and say it must be nice. He ofcourse gives me a huge gloating smile and says "yep".
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• United States
16 Jan 09
Yea, I bet if they had to do any of the work we have to do every single time we had to pee in public or home they wouldn't be so quick to gloat. I give my husband a hard time about it too. And another thing that urks me...they have it so easy, why is it so impossible to not pee on the toilet seat???? Tell me that???
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
17 Jan 09
Actually I have thought about it before. I've gotten a little jealous over the fact that my husband (or any man for that matter) gets to pee while standing up. On a few occasions I have had to go potty so bad, yet there was no bathroom around, so I'd just hold it in. But with a man the world is his urinal. I showed my husband your discussion and he said that his sister tried to do this when she was little. Apparently she'd spread her cootchie (to put it nicely) and point "it" out, kind of like a guy's third arm. With doing this she was able to pee just like a guy, minus the wiener, of course. LOL
• United States
18 Jan 09
I'd like to talk to his sister....I want to learn this trait as akward as it sounds...I'm glad we have the support of your husband! I think mine supports my urge to master this trait also (when he's not gloating about my lack of ability)!
@Humbug25 (12540)
16 Jan 09
Hi ya psspurgeon1 I must admit that I am quite happy sitting thanks, even though, yes, the toilet seat can be cold at times but sometimes it is the only chance I get to sit down all day!!! Being a busy mum to 3 young boys takes it's toll!! LOL
• United States
17 Jan 09
Oh I know for sure. In fact, being a mom is one of the reasons it would be so much more convenient. Quick, painless. Now sometimes I don't mind but for the most part it is just a big inconvenience. I guess just bodily functions in general are inconvenient. Thanks for your response!
@Fortunata (1135)
• United States
17 Jan 09
Well, there is squatting, as an alternative, lol!
• United States
18 Jan 09
I know, that is what I would like to avoid with the ability to pee standing up! My husband never has to squat...not fair...
@gicolet (1702)
• United States
16 Jan 09
No, it never crossed my mind but it's not crazy. It would just be a little odd to see myself peeing like guys do. I mean if I was wearing pants how do i stick it out? If was wearing a dress should i wear spanx too so that i could just stand there in front of the toilet and wait til I'm finished? I wish it would be easier.
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• United States
17 Jan 09
Well, I see your point. Our wardrobes would make it a bit more complicated then for men, but I still wish it was possible. And it's not like I want to have male genetalia, just the capability to pee standing up. Much quicker and more sanitary!