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Should men urinate sitting down to avoid splash back of urine?
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What do you mean "avoid splash back of urine"? Are you concerned about the hygiene or what else? Take care.
Answered 10/3/2023
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In a good toilet there should not be a splash back of urine while standing to void. There is no harm in sitting and voiding if you want to.
Answered 10/2/2023
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