To Pee or Not to Pee

Even armed with the un-alarming facts, there is still something unsavory about pissing your wetsuit. Can’t we just go before we get in the water, like our parents used to tell us to do before long car trips? Apparently, no. When you get in the water, you’re doomed. There are several reasons why we need to pee when we paddle out into the line up, according to the Surf Doc, “the kidneys actually begin to produce more urine when the body is immersed in water; a drop in body temperature triggers the kidneys to put out more urine; the adrenaline rush of surfing stimulates the urge to pee; and finally, lying on your board puts direct pressure on your bladder.” Still, emptying your bladder before you get in the water certainly can’t hurt. Pee early in your session, so it has a chance to rinse for a while. Refrain from peeing at the end of your session. After peeing, introduce some ocean water into your suit to help flush it out. And always, always wash your suit out after you surf.

So now that you know, go ahead and let it flow. Just don’t let everyone know when you go. Keep it on the down low. The truth is, it’s really more revolting to think, to talk about, and yes, especially to write about, than it actually is to do. (Not that I do.)

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