Delicate question

[JLD]

As an adjunct to the defecation issue--there is this site--about elimination of urine. What the author of the site proposes-actually works!

http://myvag.net/pee/standing/

[Nanci]

But it's not that practical while bike riding for a number of reasons:

You have to get your shorts down pretty far to get everything positioned right.

You have to have a pretty full bladder in order to be able to start without dribbling.

You have to be able to cut off the stream completely the second you are done in order to not drip.

It _is_ a cool way to impress your friends, though :-) And the best place to learn this skill is in the tub or shower.

Nanci

[JLD]

Yes-I agree with many of your points--particularly about the bike shorts part--quite awkward. However-it's a neat trick to have if you get stuck at a rest stop-where you just Wouldn't want to sit down anyway-or couldn't handle a half squat. But yes-takes a bit to master the technique.

[kjay]

Thanks to each and every one of you for your very helpful suggestions. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.

This board is fantastic, and I'm here every day. Wouldn't miss it for anything.

[Trek420]

Nanci "It _is_ a cool way to impress your friends, though :-)"

I'll have to practice this just to confuse and confound and guests and family

"uh, your toilet seat's up? Is there something you want to tell us?"
"yeah, watch this!"
"whew, we were worried for a minute"
;-)

[roughingit]

Trek- That comment practically had me rolling!

Hmmm....actuallyGirl Scout camp would be one of the few place I can think of where showing that off would still be socially acceptable...they had some two-seaters!

The only hint I can give for not dribbling on your feet the normal way (although I think I've been inspired to try practicing standing in the shower again), is too make sure you have a fulkl tank by keeping well-hydrated.

[RoadRaven]

LOL
I said to my partner - you'll never guess what the girls are talking about today...

I asked him what the blokes he trains with do?
His reply?
"Ride so fast you don't need to stop..."

I've never had this "urge" while cycling, but at least I know what to do should I ever...

Thanks ladies, what a great board - we can talk about ANY thing!!!

[Nanci]

I was once so in practice that I peed, standing up, into a port-a-potty.

Nanci

[doctorfrau]

I am Copy/pasting this from a ski forum that I contribute to.
There were alot of women there who hadn't mastered the outdoor pee thing, and it sounds like some of you here have squishy shoes too.

The outdoor dump stop is pretty much the same, you just have to make a hole first.

Originally Posted by FRAU
Ok Gentlemen -- print this out for your significant others...

The TRICK is to NOT drop yer drawers all the way to the ankles - that's a recipe for wet pants.

Only drop trou to about the knees, assume a shoulder-width or slightly wider stance, and squat LOW - The higher up from the ground you are the greater the room for splashage and leg dribbles - you want the backs of your thighs resting on your calves. Hook a hand under the gathered-up pants and hold them up and out. This allows you to pee UNDERneath the "bridge" of yer drawers, without getting anything wet. Remember "Water goes UNDER the bridge".

This has been a public service announcement - the management assumes no responsibility for mooning the neighbors during backyard practice sessions.