Should men sit down while urinating? Here's why it might be better than standing

Males need to consider their age if deciding between taking the weight off their feet or standing up when they have the urge to pee

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It's thought to be better for the bladder, and it’s certainly far more hygienic, but despite this, men who choose to sit down to urinate still endure scorn and ridicule in many parts of the globe.

While public urinals exist in Germany, standing to urinate is widely viewed as antisocial behaviour and many of these lavatories are adorned with stern notices reminding users to sit down.