"My husband pees while sitting, is this normal?"
This is a question that one of our readers asked us.
Unwittingly, this woman threw a stone into the pond of a preconceived idea!
It's true:who said that all men have to pee standing up?
And indeed, many men prefer to sit down to relieve themselves.
So, is it normal for a man to pee while sitting down?
If you want to know everything:yes, it's completely normal!
And the truth is, there are even several benefits to peeing while sitting down. Explanations:
"Perhaps your husband is pissing the wrong way, which often happens with men…
If so, he must surely sit down so as not to dirty the toilet", suggests a blog on the subject.
Moreover, know that research proves that those who pee sitting are much more numerous than you think!
Indeed, according to one study, 42% of married men sit down to urinate.
Researchers believe this is partly due to pressure from women to keep toilets clean.
To discover: How to Rid Your Toilet of Pee Smell.
Show me a 'sniper' who claims to never miss the midfield…
And I'll show you a liar !
And that's not all…
Even men who pee perfectly straight still mess up the toilet.
This is because a stream of urine creates a fine mist of urine which is deposited on the sides of the bowl.
And believe me, even if this mist is invisible to the naked eye, its smell does never pass. unnoticed!
And over time, this mist accumulates and forms a sticky film on the floors and walls of the toilets.
Yuck! It really is one of the craziest things in the universe.
No one wants to clean this up… No one should have to clean that up.
Fortunately, the number of men who pee while sitting is increasing every year...
Can you guess why?
This is because more and more people have smartphones…
And as a result, they spend more and more time on social networks, including in the toilet.
Let's face it...
Who hasn't spent more time than usual on the throne while checking their Instagram?
Researchers have also found that urinating while seated has unexpected health benefits.
Indeed, a study from the Netherlands has proven that this is the best position…
At least, for men who suffer from prostate disorders. (Source)
Especially in those who suffer from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and who have to "push" to urinate.
In these men, researchers found that sitting helps to increase blood flow and the amount of urine.
And of course, let's not forget the men for whom it is simply impossible to pee standing up.
Especially older, disabled or transgender men.
The conclusion ? It's that there is more than one way to make the small commission!
So, gentlemen, if you feel like it, next time don't hesitate to sit down to relieve yourself :)
