so what's the deal with having to go into a bathroom to urinate? Isn't that a bit restrictive these days?
347379
Not unless you're a redneck.  Then you can just find a tree...
579622
It is not that they don't like bathing, it is just that outside of areas of the US and a few other places the social norm is to bath less often.  This is just a hold over from when showers were not as readily accessable, and so bathing wasn't such an easy thing to do.  Since so many people are not bathing as often they have gotten used to the body odor, and tend to ignore it.  That is why the government is posting those recommendations.  They are trying to let people know that it is no longer as acceptable to go without bathing and thus to have body odor.
339979
I have a slightly different take on this one.  I do agree with most and try to leave it down at home because I live with my wife and I want to be kind to her.\n\nBut in public places like smaller restaurants or other places that have unisex toilets, I think it's better to leave it up.\n\nWhy?  Because the truth is--and I've never understood this--some guys are just lazy or don't give a damn, and they won't bother to lift up the seat if it's already down.  And, well, you can figure out what happens next, and it ends up all gross.\n\nThis happens all the time in the small men's restroom at work--they didn't install enough urinals for the number of men on that floor, so a lot of times we just use the cabins instead of waiting.  I can't tell you the number of times I've gone in and found it disgusting after some idiot went in there and didn't bother to raise the seat.\n\nSame thing at a house party where the liquor is flowing--if you want to end up with a nice, clean bathroom for the ladies, ladies, then make sure to leave the seat up for all the blotto blokes!  (Either that, or have two bathrooms!)
663027
We live in a day and age where people don't care about anyone but themselves.  I can assure you that their home bathrooms probably do not look the same way (though I wouldn't be caught dead finding out for myself).  They don't have to clean it up - so they don't care.\n\nFurthermore, some people just having something wrong with them.  Maybe they're marking their territory?  *shiver*\n\nIt is for some of these very same reasons that I can't use public bathrooms.  It drives my poor husband nuts because there are times when I'm sitting cross-legged waiting for him to drive us home so that I can go . . . but I just can't get a public bathroom clean enough for me to feel comfortable using.
593314
LOL ha, I do too!! it is just so plain nasty to be in public bathrooms, period, not to be hostile or anything , but Damn its so gross, I even have to flush toilets with the bottom sole of my shoes, eww gross, I also avoid previous public bathrooms whom I wasn't completely fond of, yah know? LOL
792507
athulii, hi!\n\nmaybe you're being a bit too harsh on the Indian male!  you must remember that peeing in public places is a law that has to be enforced for it to be in effect.\n\nit's a common problem in all countries!  not just India!  see, once basic law & order is in place, you can expect the police to enforce such rules... you must also keep in mind that the Government has a role to play:\n\n1. Public Toilets : the average Indian has almost no access to a decent urinal or bathroom... a lot of them don't even have one at home, let alone in public spaces...\n2. Education : gandhi was an avid advocate of hygiene and toilet-practices education... but the Government has sidelined it... you can't blame them too much for it... as they have many other pressing issues too.  flicking out one's penis in a public place isn't really a shame... and here's why:\n3. Society : from the youngest age, children are allowed by their parents to pee in public... and any time a boy wants to pee, his parents will just unzip him and let him relieve himself in public.  and society does not think it's bad...\n4. Parallel Hygiene : this applies to all the other factors, like spitting, blowing noses in public, and throwing garbage... \n\neverything has to be curbed together... but the question is: what are you and i doing to effect the change?  are you talking to your friends and ensuring your own relatives and children will not be allowed to pee on the roads?  am i forcing my friends to use a rest-room instead of someone's compound wall?\n\nlet the change start with us... and believe you me, things are much better in India than in many other places!
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I've used a men's bathroom before without knowing it because it had no urinals. It was one of those single room, just a lock on the door. It was at a gas station and the lock didn't work. 2 guys walked in on me peeing! So embarrassing!
870604
i HATE those auto flush toilets. has society gotten so lazy and germaphobic that they cant use a tissue to flush? \ni can kind of understand it in the handicapped stall, because someone who is disabled may have difficulty flushing\nbut you just gave me another reason to hate the dang things...cameras in there? (shudders at the thought)
245020
The law requires the handicapped be accommodated by adequate facilities.  It doesn't require people to wet themselves waiting for a regular stall to open.  In my company everyone wants the "big stall" because you can stretch out.  You can also change in there if you are going to the gym after work.
675095
nope... i don't think so. it's for sanitary purposes. Unless you're doing something else there aside from urinating or checking the mirror or washing your hands...
909790
you got it right, why should us guys have to do the double touch on the toilet! up before and down after.\n\nforget that, in this day and age with equality issues all around i think that if guys have to put it down then women have to put it up!\n\nSilly females think they can control us....
640702
I used to live in the out skirts of the ghetto where it wasn't quite as bad, but yes people still peed in the hallway.  Just the other day I went back to visit and even though it cleaned up a bit the smell of urine was still there...  Don't know if it will ever go away!
945530
That's not possible unless you are medically ill.  It's not healthy either.\n\nJust keep your liquids to a minimum to avoid excessive trips but you will still make 'standard' trips to the restroom.\n\nPerhaps next time (since you don't like public restrooms) try taking a plane - it's quicker
916503
I think women do have stronger bladders or maybe they're just bigger. Because guys have to pee all the time . Me personally the longest I can go w/o having to use the restroom (if I dont have drinks in between) 9 am to 4 pm. Another factor you have to add in is its allot easier and cleaner for guy to use the restroom. Women have to go through allot more work than men and a public restrooms can be quite scary. The thought of hovering over a filthy toilet will increase your bladders strength. So if you dont want to use the restroom you'll put it off until you get somewhere comfortable
647806
I know it is hard for women to understand but peeing is not like water coming out of a garden hose that is always constant and easy to control.  When it comes out a guy doesn't always know if it is going to come straight out or angle off in some odd direction, or even worse in several different directions.  There may be a stream going to the left and one going to the right and only one is going into the toilet.  It stops and starts and drips and sprays.  We really do try to get it aimed right but it isn't always easy or possible.  Your better off teaching them to cleanup after the fact than trying to stop it.
269968
When I was 5, and well past potty-trained, I use to pee in my sleep. B/c I was dreaming that I went to the bathroom and thought I was actually going in the toilet. But when I woke up I realized I was sleeping instead. But as far as grown ups over 18....maybe it's a medical condition or something?
333168
lol, I can see you have too much time on your hands if you are coming up with questions like this.\nI guess it is weird if you did it in the middle of the day in front of people. But if it was in your own garden and no one can see then I don't see the harm.\nAnd yes I do like to pee outdoors altough now I am a 'respectable' married woman I unfortunately can not get away with doing it.