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Tue 27 Dec, 2005 06:30 am
Device helps women pee standing up
December 27, 2005/the AGE
A physically challenging feat - women peeing while standing up - is now easily achieved thanks to a funnel-like device, its manufacturer claims.
Brisbane-based company WhizBiz today said "The Whiz" fits snugly against the body to enable women to "take a stand" like their male counterparts and avoid smelly public toilets and long queues.
Invented two years ago in the United Kingdom, The Whiz is coated in an anti-bacterial agent so that it does not have to be cleaned and is reusable, WhizBiz spokesman Lachie Campbell said.
"It is coated with a high-tech plasma film developed by the British Army which repels fluid meaning women can pee, flick once to dry and stuff it in their handbag," Mr Campbell said.
He said the device had been trialled at music festivals such as the Big Day Out.
It was also suitable for women while they were camping, backpacking and holidaying where there was no access to toilets, or if they had bad backs, he said.
"Women can urinate standing up, anywhere that a male could with a more dignified and less exposed way than squatting because you can't find or wait for a toilet," Mr Campbell said.
- AAP
Actually, I just posted this to rile Reyn!
But isn't this just fantastic news?
I remember these from 20 years ago simply called the "stand & pee".
Popular with cross dressers.
Ah yes, I just reread the article ... It does fit in your handbag AND "the Whiz (that's what it's called!) is coated in an anti-bacterial agent so that it does not have to be cleaned and is reusable, WhizBiz spokesman Lachie Campbell said."
Goodness me!
cjhsa wrote:I remember these from 20 years ago simply called the "stand & pee".
Popular with cross dressers.
Is this a true fact, cjhsa, or are you joshing?
You think so, Phoenix? I think I'd prefer to hang on till the next toilet! :wink:
msolga wrote:Actually, I just posted this to rile Reyn!
But isn't this just fantastic news?
Um, don't you mean "SWELL" News?
But a bloke wouldn't need one, surely!
squinney wrote:msolga wrote:Actually, I just posted this to rile Reyn!
But isn't this just fantastic news?
Um, don't you mean "SWELL" News?
Yes, it's a swell story, isn't it, squinney? Neat!
Why, yes. I thought it was Peachy Keen!
I can't figure women carrying that thing with them.
edgarblythe wrote:I can't figure women carrying that thing with them.
I guess there could be situations where one might come in handy, edgar.
Emergency situations, mind! You wouldn't want to make a habit of this sort of thing!
That's a very interesting site, Phoenix! No stone left unturned!:
http://www.whizaway.com/qanda.html
They get issued in the Antarctic....or something like them does....you get too cold undressing to take a pee.
Not sure if any of the women use them...they certainly gave them a laugh.
I'm surprised more women don't want one, what with the current state of public restrooms.
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