Stand-to-pee: a fascinating tool to discover and master
Stand-to-pee is like a wild stallion. You don't know how to approach it at first. You may even fear it. But, with patience, trust and no sudden movements, you can tame it and see the power of getting into the saddle!
What exactly is a stand-to-pee?
First of all, a stand-to-pee is a silicone prothetic made like a funnel (a larger receptacle and a tube from which liquid exits), which can have the aesthetics of a cis penis or a non-anatomical look. Wear it in your underwear and pull your penis out of your pants to urinate standing up. Yes, yes, vertical urination! It's no myth!
For many, this possibility of verticality is totally insignificant, but for others, it's a lot of things: pride, euphoria, security and freedom, to name only the main ones that come to mind! The action of standing on two legs to empty one's bladder can be incredible, emotional even. Typically, aiming into a urinal is socially associated with masculinity as well as the anatomy that goes with it, but beyond that, imagine succeeding in doing something you felt you should have been able to do all your life but never could before. Explore with me the power of stand-to-pee!
The first time: an unforgettable experience
On my phone, there's a video from several years ago of a younger me urinating in a public urinal for the very first time. It was in the mixed bathroom of my favorite 2SLGBTQ+ bar, on the night of its official closing. I had spare pants, underwear and socks with me in case of an accident. Always prepared, as they say! In the pictures, I'm grinning from ear to ear and laughing. I remember the butterflies in my stomach when I managed to relieve myself without getting a single drop of urine on my clothes. The pride and exhilaration I felt! What a milestone in my transition! Years later, I still feel gender euphoria every time I urinate standing up, and I always want to brag about it afterwards (but it doesn't fit well in a dinner conversation with the in-laws).
A solution when faced with the unknown
Did you know that wearing a stand-to-pee in your pants is the same as having an emergency flashlight in case of a power outage? No, no; the scrotum doesn't light your way in the dark! In both cases, you're prepared for a situation you can't control. Your friend is celebrating her birthday at a brand-new bar in town. You don't want to miss the event, but one thing worries you: you don't know what the toilets are like there. Is it mixed (best of all worlds!)? If it's gendered, how many stalls are there in the men's bathroom? Is there a risk that the seated toilets will be out of order and only the urinals will work? The questions make your head spin. By packing with a stand-to-pee, you'll be ready for anything and won't have to hold back from urinating all evening! Maybe the toilets will be mixed after all, but you'd be prepared if they weren't. When I go to a new place for an event, like a scout, I'm always prepared! I put my STP 3 from Banana Prosthetics in my boxer shorts, as I find it to be the most comfortable stand-to-pee I've tried for packing and easy to use after a bit of practice. So the stand-to-pee is a reassuring prosthesis in the face of the unknown!
If, like me, you love the outdoors, you've also found yourself in situations where there's simply no toilet for miles around! It's at times like these that stand-to-pee gives you the freedom to enjoy activities further away from civilization and explore the world around us! It's so easy, when hiking, to simply step off the trail and relieve yourself without having to pull your pants down to your knees. No risk of being caught with your bottom in the air by another hiker. Winter bonus: you can try tracing shapes in the snow! What's more, if you love camping, you know that unpleasant moment when the urge to urinate wakes you up in the middle of the night. Nobody wants to leave the camp in the dark to find the dry toilets. The solution is so simple: go behind the nearest tree and use your stand-to-pee. Before you know it, you'll be warm in your sleeping bag again! A tool that gives you the freedom to explore in comfort.
A natural learning curve
In short, for me, the stand-to-pee prosthesis gives me a lot of power in many situations and has improved my daily life. It's much more than a silicone mold! I'd like to make it clear that it's normal not to fully master your stand-to-pee when you first use it at home. It takes training, experimentation and practice. Many people give up after a few unsuccessful attempts, but don't give up! Start in the shower, then increase the difficulty step by step: naked in the shower, naked in the toilet with towels on the floor, with only underwear, with underwear and pants at home, and, only when you feel ready, in a public place! And little accidents can happen, even after years. Nothing in this is a failure; let's break that taboo!
Finally, enjoy the moment and freedom without worry, thanks to your friend the stand-to-pee! My personal favourite is the STP 3, you can buy yours here.
Text written by @trans_big_brother
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