Doctor Claims Men In The US Are Peeing Wrong And Explains The Reasons

A survey has uncovered the preferred stance of many US men when it comes to urinating, and a urology expert has provided some insights on the matter.

Last year, a survey analyzed how men from around the world position themselves when they need to urinate.

It discovered that numerous men in the US do not use the most effective or health-conscious method for urinating.

The survey, carried out by YouGov, looked into "where in the world [...] men sit down to wee."

How do you wee? Pexels/ Hakim Santoso

"Thinking about times where you go to the toilet to ONLY urinate (i.e. only having a pee, not also having a poo), how often do you sit down in order to do so? percent of men in each country," the survey detailed.

Countries like Germany, where 60 percent of men choose to sit down to urinate, contrast sharply with the UK and the US, where this practice is less common.

In the US, the overall percentage was 23 for those who sometimes choose to sit while urinating.

The breakdown is detailed: 10 percent of men sit down every time they pee, 13 percent do so most of the time, 23 percent sometimes, 17 percent rarely, 6 percent were unsure what the survey was asking, and 31 percent never sit down at all.

But is there an optimal way for those with a penis to position themselves while urinating? And what method is considered the healthiest?

Gerald Collins, a consultant urological surgeon at the Alexandra Hospital, believes there is a most healthy way for penis owners to urinate.

Collins shared with The Telegraph that sitting down is "probably the most efficient way" to ensure complete emptying of the bladder.

The YouGov survey from 2023 reveals only 23 percent of US men surveyed 'some times' wee sitting down YouGov

For women reading this, the complications of not fully emptying the bladder are likely familiar.

To all penis owners new to this discussion, welcome.

Failing to empty your bladder fully can lead to a variety of health issues.

These include urinary tract infections, which men can also suffer from, kidney infections if conditions worsen, or even bladder stones.

These health problems can become more likely as you age, especially if you develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which Collins notes usually starts "from the early 40s onwards."

It's time to ditch the urinal and head for a cubicle Pexels/ Hakeem James Hausley

The Mayo Clinic explains that "Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age.

"It's also called an enlarged prostate. The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. 

"It's found just below the bladder. And it often gets bigger as you get older."

While it's not typically a serious issue, "an enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that may bother you, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It also can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems," according to the Mayo Clinic.

Essentially, if you're looking to alleviate BPH, sitting down to urinate might be beneficial.

It's more likely to help prevent the development of more severe issues by ensuring that your bladder is fully emptied.

So, why not consider giving yourself the luxury of a relaxed, seated pee more often?