Doctor claims men in the US are peeing incorrectly and explains why

After a survey revealed all, a doctor has claimed men in the US are peeing all wrong and he explained why.

Ever wondered if you urinate correctly? Well, a study conducted in 2023 looked into the way men positioned themselves upon emptying their bladders how many times a day.

While the survey quizzed people across the globe, they found many men in the US aren't peeing in the most effective or most health-conscious way.

The survey conducted last year by YouGov investigated 'where in the world [...] men sit down to wee', and the results were certainly interesting.

A doctor has claimed men in the US are peeing wrong (Getty Stock Photo)

"Thinking about times where you go to the toilet to ONLY urinate (i.e. only having a pee, not also having a poo), how often do you sit down in order to do so? percent of men in each country," the survey states.

I think the majority of us are in agreement it's pretty common for men to stand when urinating - but is that good for overall health?

Well, countries such as Germany (60 percent) saw a solid stream of men sit down to release their bladders, however, sit-down wees aren't quite as popular in locations such as the UK and the US.

The US, in particular, scored an overall percentage of 23, with 10 percent of men sitting down every time, 13 most times, 23 some times, 17 rarely, six not having the foggiest idea what the survey was harping on about and 31 percent never sitting down at all.

According to Gerald Collins, a consultant urological surgeon at the Alexandra Hospital, there is a way which is generally considered the most healthy way for those with penises to pee.

Collins told The Telegraph that the sitting position is 'probably the most efficient way' to properly empty your bladder.

And if you're a woman reading this, then you'll probably know the joys of what not emptying your bladder can lead to.

All penis owners, if you've not been here before, welcome to the chat.

You've been peeing wrong all this time (Getty Stock Photo)

If you don't empty your bladder, it can lead to all sorts of health issues from urinary tract infections - yes, those with a penis can get them too - to kidney infections should your symptoms worsen, or even bladder stones.

All of these conditions can also prove to become a greater risk as you grow older if you develop a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which Collins says typically occurs 'from the early 40s onwards'.

Adding further meat to the bone, Mayo Clinic explains: "Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a health issue that becomes more common with age. It's also called an enlarged prostate.

"The prostate is a small gland that helps make semen. It's found just below the bladder. And it often gets bigger as you get older."

While it's not typically serious, 'an enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that may bother you, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It also can cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems,' the Mayo Clinic adds.