How can a man use the toilet when they have a boner?
It's tricky, but it's doable. The main issue is that an erect points up or out, which makes aiming difficult.
The easiest option is to sit down. Lean forward slightly so the penis points down into the bowl. It's the most reliable way to avoid a mess.
If you'd rather stand, you can try gently angling the penis downward, but this can be uncomfortable and the stream can be hard to control. Waiting a few minutes for the to go down is often the easier option.
It's also harder to pee with an erection because your body is designed to prevent urination and happening at the same time. So you might find the flow is weaker or takes a moment to start. That's normal.
Morning erections are the most common time this comes up. If you wake up needing the toilet with an erection, just sit down and wait for it to settle. It usually doesn't take long.
It is tricky but you can do it. The main problem is that an erect points up or out, which makes aiming hard.
The easiest thing to do is sit down and lean forward so the penis points into the toilet bowl.
It is also harder to pee with an because your body tries to stop you peeing and ejaculating at the same time. So the flow might be weaker or take a moment to start. That is normal.
Morning erections are the most common time this happens. If you wake up needing to pee with an erection, just sit down and wait for it to settle. It usually does not take long.
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