If you have ever stood outside a highway dhaba where the “ladies toilet” sign felt more aspirational than real, this is for you! Long journeys have a funny way of testing women’s bladders. Women, travelling, water consumption, and peeing are a nightmare combo. Ek lo, doosra muft.
When the toilet seat looks unsafe, squatting is not ideal, and holding it in is not an option anymore, a female urination device is your saviour. Often called a ‘lady pee cup’, Sirona launched PeeBuddy back in 2015 to address an issue that every woman has faced at some point or another while using a public restroom.
If you’re wondering how to use PeeBuddy, here is a detailed step-by-step guide.
Watch: How To Use PeeBuddy: Female Urination Device
What Is a PeeBuddy Urination Funnel?
A PeeBuddy urination funnel is a small, travel-friendly disposable device that lets women pee standing up without removing clothes fully and without touching toilet surfaces.
It works by gently fitting against the body and guiding urine away in a controlled flow. There is no pressure, suction or insertion.
How To Use PeeBuddy in Public Toilets: Step-by-Step Guide
1. Get Into Position
- Lower your pants slightly and move the panties aside.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart
- Hold the PeeBuddy firmly.
Note: You don’t need to squat or hover aggressively. Standing upright actually helps control flow. Before you use this in a public restroom, it is best to practice this at home/familiar toilet to ensure this is fail-proof for you.
2. Create a Proper Seal
- Place the wider end snugly against your body and tilt forward slightly.
- Ensure there are no gaps on the sides. Most leaks happen only when this seal isn’t secure. Once it’s placed properly, the rest is easy.
3. Relax and Pee Normally
The urine flows through the female urination funnel and out directly into the toilet or drain, keeping you completely contact-free.
4. Cleaning, Storage, and Disposal
- If using the disposable Peebuddy, dispose it in the dustbin.
- If using the reusbale PeeBuddy, rinse with water, wipe it dry and store in its pouch. When you have soap available, wash with mild soap and water and let it air-dry.
FAQs: Common Fears, Answered Honestly
1. Will it leak if I pee fast?
No. Not if the seal is correct. PeeBuddy is designed to handle normal urine flow without overflow.
2. Is it safe for teenage girls?
Yes, absolutely! There is no insertion and no internal contact at all, which may be a normal parental concern for the younger audience. It is commonly used by school-going girls and athletes as well.
3. Does using a PeeBuddy cause UTIs?
No, it’s the opposite. In fact, avoiding dirty toilet seats and not holding urine for long periods can reduce UTI risk when basic hygiene is followed. A female urination device along with a toilet seat sanitizer spray, can help lower the risk significantly.
4. Is it awkward to use in public?
Only the first time, maybe! Try using this at home first time to understand the angle, tilt needed and more.
When a PeeBuddy (Female Urination Device) Is Especially Helpful
- School & college washrooms with poor maintenance
- Office toilets during peak hours
- During traveling - trains, buses, road trips
- Outdoor sports & marathons
- During the pregnancy or postnatal period, when squatting is uncomfortable
- Can also be used by women with arthritis as well
PeeBuddy fits easily into handbags, backpacks, and even school bags. It doesn’t replace toilets. It simply makes public ones less intimidating.
Final Thought
PeeBuddy removes the most frustrating part of public urination - the compromise. No choosing between squatting, hovering, dirty seats, or holding it in longer than your body should.
Once you know how to use it, it stops feeling like a “hack”. It becomes a practical part of your world where using a public restroom doesn’t induce anxiety anymore. And honestly, that’s the kind of convenience women should have had all along.
