To use a men's urinal, stand facing it, unzip, and aim your stream to minimize splash (hitting at an angle or closer to the back wall), then shake, zip, and wash hands; observe etiquette by leaving space, avoiding eye contact, and not talking unless it's busy, and remember to aim for the urinal surface, not the screen or cake.
Urinals have no doors, no locks and no toilet paper (somewhat similar to a tree). The male remains standing, unzips and wees into the urinal. Urinals are installed on the perimeter walls so that users have their backs to people passing by.
Always leave a gap.
If there are three urinals and only one – the end one - is being used, use the one at the other end. Leave the middle one empty. This is referred to as the “urinal gap” and should always be adhered to unless the bathroom is busy.
Just go for the lowest possible angle of incidence - with a bowl, against the left or right edge (but not so far up that you piss on the rim). Kneel if you're too tall. Pull back your foreskin if it's causing a double stream.
The "21-second pee rule" comes from a scientific discovery that most mammals over about 3 kg (like dogs, cows, elephants) empty their bladders in roughly 21 seconds, regardless of their size, due to physics involving urethra length and gravity. For humans, this serves as a loose benchmark: urinating significantly faster (e.g., under 10 seconds) or slower (over 30 seconds) might signal holding it too long or an overactive bladder, though it's not an exact diagnosis.
The survey found men in different countries differ in how they pee. In Germany, 40% of men report sitting while they pee every time, as do 25% of Australians. In the United States, it's just 10%. Some people even view standing to pee as “superior” and sitting inferior.
A space in between you and the next guy is always preferred. If you're the first in the door, choosing the farthest stall from the door is the best choice. In second, perhaps choose the middle urinal. Third or fourth, any spot where there's a space or opting for a doored toilet stall is acceptable.
Meditation and breathing exercises to help you control anxiety and relax your urinary tract. Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, to treat mental health issues that might be causing shy bladder.
"Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages and in general there is no strong recommendation as to which is better," Shteynshlyuger concludes and adds: "As long as optimal hygiene is maintained and the area is washed daily with soap and water, the risks are minimal."
Consistent use of urinals also keeps the toilet stalls cleaner and more available for persons who need to defecate. A urinal takes less space, is simpler, and consumes less water per flush (or even no water at all) than a flush toilet.
Overall, using a P-wave enzymatic urinal screen is a simple and effective way to combat urinal odour and improve the overall cleanliness of public washrooms. By breaking down urine and organic matter at the source, P-wave screens can help ensure that urinals remain fresh and odour-free for up to 30 days.
Men who sit while urinating experience better bladder emptying and improved urinary health compared to standing. Scientific research confirms that sitting positions reduce residual urine in the bladder after elimination. This simple postural change can help prevent common prostate and urinary tract issues as men age.
Trough urinals are typically provided with a spray bar that, at best, will provide no more than partial flushing of the fixture walls and waste water. Consequently, these fixtures are truly insanitary and, therefore, represent a potential health hazard.
The "21-second pee rule" comes from a scientific discovery that most mammals over about 3 kg (like dogs, cows, elephants) empty their bladders in roughly 21 seconds, regardless of their size, due to physics involving urethra length and gravity. For humans, this serves as a loose benchmark: urinating significantly faster (e.g., under 10 seconds) or slower (over 30 seconds) might signal holding it too long or an overactive bladder, though it's not an exact diagnosis.
A person with paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) finds it difficult or impossible to urinate when other people are around. Paruresis is believed to be one of the most common types of social phobia.
3 rules: 1) Never talk to anyone in a men's restroom 2) Always take the urinal furthest away from someone else, or the end if you're the only one. 3) Only wash your hands if there's someone you know in there with you.
Key Takeaways: Sitting while urinating aids in muscle relaxation, benefiting men with tight pelvic floor muscles or symptoms of enlarged prostate. Sitting to pee enhances stability, reduces the risk of falls, and minimizes messiness, especially for those with mobility or balance issues.
It depends on how high the walls between the urinals are. Usually yes, but it's considered bad form to look. So, it's physically possible, and you sometimes see it in your peripheral vision, but looking down and over is impolite.
A survey in Japan conducted by a research team at the Japanese Continence Society has revealed that 70% of men in their twenties and 50% in in their fifties sit down to urinate at home. Held between May and June, 2023, the survey asked 6,210 people aged 20 and over about urinary health and other matters.
Boys also frequently do this for fun, but they are usually not trying to improve their aim. They more likely want to see who finishes first or who pees more. They also like to do things like crossing streams. Neither boys nor men need to pee standing except for convenience.
Which country's men are most likely to sit down and pee? In its data, Mexican males were the most likely country to say they "never" sat down at 36%. However, Europe mean were runners-up, with 33% of British men saying the same - tied with Poland.