pStyle

I don’t often say that something I bought has changed my life, but the pStyle has done just that. This 7¾ inch plastic device lets female-bodied people urinate while standing up and without dropping their drawers, which means I can urinate discreetly while working in my garden without worrying that my exposed butt will offend the neighbors. The pStyle has the potential to make any woman’s active lifestyle a whole lot simpler.

This apparatus is manufactured in Italy and is available in five colors (light blue, pink, orange, dark blue, and lavender), as well as clear (for maximum discretion). Since the pStyle is rigid, it can be maneuvered inside the user’s clothes. Loose pants with a zipper and fly front underpants work best, but panties with no fly can just be pushed to the side.

Cleaning the pStyle is easy. In the most rustic settings, it can simply be shaken forcefully to remove most of the urine. If even a little water is available, it can easily be rinsed; sanitary wipes or toilet paper can be used to wipe it dry.

Using the pStyle does take some practice. I feel like I am being potty-trained all over again, and I admit to a few urine-related mishaps. I recommend rehearsing at home before using the pStyle out in the world. All users of the pStyle will have to discover their own individual perfect placement, but I think everyone living without a penis should give it a try.

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