OK, weird question this week, but I have wondered about this for a while. I've noticed in public bathrooms there are a lot of men who either 1) spit in the urinal continuously while peeing or 2) keep pulling the flush handle while standing there pissing or 3) do both of these at the same time. I'm sure there are multiple reasons for why to do this, but I am curious as to your speculations about why they are doing it. Is the spitting some way of being macho? Is the constant flushing some way of disposing that which is "dirty"? the "normative" behavior is to piss and then flush, so why this variant (which also wastes a lot of water BTW)? Why the combination of both spitting and flushing? I think we may reveal something about male psychology or social ideology here.
posted by cmp4Meta
on Feb 17, 2013 -
18 answers
My husband dribbles on the floor in front of the toilet when he pees in the toilet. I am mortified at the prospect of bringing this up with him, and he is likely to be mortified to hear it. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 18, 2012 -
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Kitten help needed: Our 3 month old kitten has started peeing in our large round chair. He doesn't pee anywhere else, and this just started three days ago. Why is he doing this? Any tips for getting him to stop? Thanks in advance for your help.
posted by Equiprimordial
on Oct 2, 2011 -
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My four-year-old cat has recently started drooling when happy. Okay. But in the last two days she has twice peed in weird places inside.
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posted by tracicle
on Sep 24, 2011 -
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My boyfriend's dog, a 7 year old beagle, has recently starting peeing in his crate at night. Why is he doing this, and how can we fix it?
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posted by sherber
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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After I eat certain foods, I have to pee a lot more often than usual. What is going on?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2010 -
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How to negotiate unforeseen problems with new living situation -- Dog peeing. Roaches. Roommate smoking -- Or should I just throw my hands up and move out in a few months?
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posted by cotesdurhone
on Feb 9, 2010 -
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Potty training an Adult Dog. We got our 2-year-old Poodle 6 months ago. She's pretty timid and nervous. We don't know anything about her background other than that she was raised with 9 other dogs. When we first got her, she was pooping and peeing in the house. We hired a trainer and followed his suggestions and now she no longer poops in the house. But she continues to pee on one particular carpet...
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posted by bananafish
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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My dog has a hard time peeing. I've had a specialist diagnose the cause and they tell me that "they've never seen it before" and "cannot find anything in any journals/literature that reference it". I'd like to explain it to see if any Mefites have any experience or knowledge of the situation ...
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posted by Dave.
on Jun 8, 2009 -
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My girl lifts her leg to pee sometimes, she also "marks". Does we haz a problem? My inclination is "no" ... but my vet seems unsettled about it.
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posted by taz
on Nov 26, 2008 -
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Very Bad Cat: I need advice on what to do about a cat that is chronically peeing inappropriately in the house. We have ruled out medical issues (diabetes, UTI, etc) and believe it's behavioral. We have tried all the usually recommended solutions (keeping the litter box pristine, Feliway, Rx food for urine crystals, etc). What are our options? (Probably too much detail inside.)
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posted by jay dee bee
on Aug 17, 2008 -
36 answers
I know YANMD, but wondering if others may be able to shed some light on the way my body stores/uses/retains water during the summer.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2008 -
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After working at home for a long time, now I have to work 10 hour days in an office temporarily. Since she's used to spending a lot of quality time with me, my dog is not in favor of this schedule and after a month of patience she's voiced her disapproval by becoming a little peeing machine. Advice please.
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posted by miss lynnster
on Sep 20, 2007 -
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My cat has started urinating in inappropriate spots in my house (and also my friend's house who was taking care of her and my other cat while I went through a move).
I've read the threads here on dealing with urine smell, etc. But need more detailed advice about the process of RETRAINING.
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posted by zenpop
on Sep 16, 2007 -
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After a short but hitherto blameless existence, my cat has started randomly peeing around the house. Help me figure out if it's health or behavioural issues!
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posted by ninazer0
on Jun 28, 2007 -
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How can I find a home for a troubled pet? [more inside]
I am at my wit's end and don't know what to do. The problem started when my girlfriend moved in over two years ago, bringing two adult cats along. My two adults did not get along with hers, and we've tried just about everything to get them used to each other. Eventually, we had to just separate them, but it broke my heart to have cats barricaded in my basement, so we decided to just open the basement door to let the cats come and go. It's been like that for about a year without many problems, and I thought I was making some progress when one of my cats started coming upstairs willingly and tolerating the others (being able to sit in the living room with the other cats while we watch TV).
The past month or so has been different, though. My cat started peeing (and worse) on our bed. I draw the line there, because I cannot afford to buy all new bedclothes and mattress pads every couple of weeks.
I would like to find this cat a new home, because I think the basic problem stems from having too many cats in a small space. I know if I take her to the animal shelter, they will have trouble adopting her out, given her past and her age (nine). I doubt an ad would work because she's very skittish (and I cannot in good conscience give a cat away without telling someone about her problems).
Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 12, 2004 -
13 answers
How can you overcome pee shyness in public urnials? As in, stepping to the plate, but being unable to pee until the bathroom is empty?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 29, 2004 -
28 answers
Humming noises make me have to pee. Does this happen to anyone else? What could be causing it? [more inside]
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posted by bonheur
on Sep 22, 2004 -
18 answers
Another pee question: Do you pee in the ocean? In lakes? Is that better or worse than peeing in the shower? [empty]
posted by dame
on May 7, 2004 -
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