Zero splashback
Standing up, urine sprays into thousands of invisible micro-droplets that reach the wall, the floor and your toothbrush. Sitting down, it all stays in the bowl.
The smart move in the bathroom
Be a gent,
sit to pee.
Cleaner, better for your health, and so much nicer for everyone who shares your bathroom. Here's why - and the posters to say it with a smile.
The benefits in 30 seconds
4 good reasons to take a seat
Better for your health
Seated, the bladder empties more completely - a genuine plus if you have prostate trouble (University of Leiden study).
Peace at home
A spotless loo, no lingering smell, no nagging. Whoever cleans (and the whole household) will thank you.
Total calm
No aiming, no stress, no cleanup. Thirty seconds seated and it's done. Call it bathroom yoga.
over 3 ft
how far micro-droplets travel when you pee standing up
2014
the Leiden study confirms better bladder emptying when seated
30 s
the time of a seated pee - no longer than standing
Print & stick
Posters that make people smile - and sit
Print-ready, to nudge the men of the house into sitting down. Click to download, print or even edit the text. Free.
Culture break
They said it. Almost.
Answering the objections
Frequently asked questions
Is it really more hygienic?
Yes. Peeing standing up sends thousands of invisible micro-droplets up to a metre around the bowl - floor, wall, and nearby objects like your toothbrush. Sitting down, the stream is short and aimed straight in: splashback and smells are dramatically reduced.
What about health?
A 2014 meta-analysis from the University of Leiden found that, in men with prostate problems, sitting improves bladder emptying (higher flow, lower residual volume). For everyone else it's at least as effective and more comfortable.
Does it make you less of a man?
No. Sitting down is a practical, hygienic choice, widespread in Germany, Japan and Scandinavia. It's household common sense, not a question of masculinity.
Where can I find the posters?
On our posters page: ready-to-print designs to download in one click (PDF/PNG - A4, A3, A5 or square). Want your own message? Each poster has an "Edit text" button to change the slogan before printing.