Convenience
February 22, 2009
Truly, we live in an age of wonders. Anna steers our attention to GoGirl, a female urination device for ladies who prefer to remain upright. “GoGirl fits easily in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment. It’s a must for travel and sports. While the concept may be new to you, European women have used female urination devices for years. GoGirl’s not the first device of its kind. But try it. And we think you’ll agree it’s easily the best. Stop taking life sitting down!”
The GoGirl is “neat, discreet and hygienic” and comes with tissues and a splash guard. Also available: SheWee and ShePee. Avoid those questionable toilet seats and fight the patriarchy.
It's about time you covered the subject of female urination devices. :)
Posted by: James S | February 22, 2009 at 14:12
Until Anna opened my eyes, I’d been shamefully unaware of their existence. Ladies’ toilet habits aren’t something I give much thought. Though I’m sure the subject is covered in fascinating detail at more, um, specialist websites.
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 14:18
"It's a must for travel and sports."
Sports? Like tennis?
Posted by: Karen M | February 22, 2009 at 15:06
you area very strange man.
Posted by: Peter Horne | February 22, 2009 at 15:59
"“GoGirl fits easily in your purse, pocket, or glove compartment...“"
Before use. After? Not so much....
Posted by: JuliaM | February 22, 2009 at 16:04
"One enthusiast gleefully reported that GoGirl stood up to her dishwasher."
Good to know.
Posted by: carbon based lifeform | February 22, 2009 at 16:16
Is it wrong to be turned on by that?
Posted by: gaffee | February 22, 2009 at 16:24
Yes.
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 16:26
I had no idea there were so many varieties of FUD, David.
Posted by: Dan Collins | February 22, 2009 at 16:44
It’s a world of wonder.
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 17:09
And they're ideal for space travel.
Posted by: Anna | February 22, 2009 at 17:18
should connect a catheter to the end, and trail it down the leg, so "Ladies, you won't even have to break your stride!"
Posted by: AntiCitizenOne | February 22, 2009 at 17:19
"Stand Up and Piss Like a Man!"
Actually, there was test marketing of this in San Francisco over 20 years ago.
Posted by: Rob De Witt | February 22, 2009 at 17:26
One was featured recently on BBC4's 'Screenwipe'. Modelled by the lovely Konnie Huq, of 'Blue Peter' fame.
Posted by: Matt M | February 22, 2009 at 17:56
I hesitate to ask...
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 18:01
It's about three minutes into this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ9GpquWgow&feature=related
Posted by: Matt M | February 22, 2009 at 18:26
“Strangely empowering.”
Gosh. TV soap operas had led me to believe that ladies’ toilets are a place for bitching, hair-brushing and the application of lippy. Will Corrie’s womenfolk now also be rinsing their appliances in a casual manner?
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 18:38
"they're ideal for space travel"
And boating.
Posted by: pam402 | February 22, 2009 at 19:53
And just when the Germans were making progress on universal sitzpinkling.
Posted by: Dan Collins | February 22, 2009 at 20:12
I gather sitzpinkling is the preferred method on the International Space Station. With stirrups too, for obvious reasons.
http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/news/chiefeditor/ISS-toilet.jpg
Posted by: David | February 22, 2009 at 20:21
Now you're just taking the piss.
Posted by: AntiCitizenOne | February 22, 2009 at 22:06
"It's a must for travel and sports."
Sports? Like tennis?
sports like WaterSports.
(not that i know anything about that sort of thing)
Posted by: erm | February 23, 2009 at 13:09
They still can't write their name in the snow with it.
Advantage: us.
Posted by: apotheosis | February 23, 2009 at 14:43
Does it come with straps?
Posted by: Alan Kellogg | February 24, 2009 at 07:53
Do they have one for men?
Posted by: Steve in San Diego | February 24, 2009 at 07:58
Youngsters today don't know they're born. When I was at boarding school, we learned to pee in sinks.
(Not that it was on the curriculum or anything, just one of those things you learn, like how to put your hair up without hairgrips.)
Posted by: Wild Slutty Womens | February 24, 2009 at 16:49