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• Part 1 of 2: Selecting the female urinal for you
• Part 2 of 2: Using the women's urinal

Women's urinals can be useful for women who are injured or bedbound at home or in the hospital and want an alternative to the bedpan. Women's urinals are also a good option for patients who have severe chronic pain and limited mobility due to a condition or illness. Some women choose to use a female urinal because they do not want to come into contact with public toilets or women who are often on the road and cannot always reach a toilet. Before using a female urinal, you need to determine which type of urinal best suits your body and requirements. Also choose a urinal that is lightweight and easy to clean.

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Part 1 of 2: Selecting the female urinal for you

1. Use a hand-held product if you can sit or stand unassisted. This type of urinal is recommended for individuals who have limited mobility and can support themselves when sitting or standing.Such a urinal is also good if you want to dispose of the urine without the help of others and want to be able to use the product again. There are several types of hand held products, including:
   • Can-shaped: This is a common shape for female urinals and has a deep, open container that is easy to pee in. You can use it in a sitting or standing position.
   • Bottle-shaped: This is also a very common shape and consists of a narrow, hollow chamber with an opening designed to fit the female anatomy. You can use bottle-shaped urinals standing up or sitting with the pelvis tilted slightly forward. Some brands of this kind are also made for use in a lying position, flat or on the side.
   • Dish-shaped: This style has a flat base and is shallow, it has a lid that encloses the central opening of the urinal. You can place this style under you when lying in bed or sitting in a chair.
   • A shape with a drainage bag attached: this style is designed for people who want to dispose of the urine in an easy way. The small mold is placed between the thighs and the pee is led through a tube to the drainage bag. You can then throw the pouch away or empty it and use it again. The shape is usually cup-shaped, such as a funnel, and is used in a standing or sitting position.
2. Try a body support model if you have little to no mobility and need assistance. Body-supporting urinals are useful for people who have little to no mobility and need assistance to sit or stand upright. These models are also better for individuals who cannot empty the urinal themselves and need help reusing the urinal.
   • These products are made to fit under your thighs. There are body support urinals that are shallow and flat, intended for use in a chair or bed. There are also body-supporting urinals similar to bedlinen, which are often used for bed-bound patients.
3. Choose a female urinal if you want to try to urinate while standing. Women's urinals are not only intended for women with a disease or limited mobility. You can also use a model that is easy to use and intended for the daily plasma moments to avoid contact with public toilets and provide the luxury of standing peeing. Women's urinals are also useful for women who spend a lot of time outdoors, hiking, camping, boating, skiing, or other physical activities where you don't have direct access to a restroom.
   • You can find women's urinals, such as the GoGirl, at wholesalers or on the internet. Many everyday women's urinals are made of silicone and are easy to clean with a quick wash with soap and water.
4. Make sure the urinal is lightweight and easy to clean. If you are using a handheld product, you will need a urinal that is made of a lightweight material and has a handle for easy positioning and lifting. The urinal must also be easy to empty and clean with soap and water.
   • Body support urinals should also be made of a light material, such as plastic, and have handles for easy holding. You must be able to empty the urinal easily and clean it easily with soap and water.
   • Some brands of women's urinals have size markings on the side to indicate how full the urinal is and when to empty it. If you have to urinate frequently, it is good to find a urinal that is larger and can hold a lot of liquid. If you are getting help from a nurse or caregiver, you can choose a urinal with a smaller capacity as it will likely be emptied often.

Part 2 of 2: Using the women's urinal

1. Choose a position that is comfortable for your body. There are 3 ways in which you can use the urinal: sitting, standing or lying. The ideal position depends on your possible injuries in certain parts of your body and the level of comfort with which you urinate.
   • If you cannot stand while urinating, you can sit in a chair to use the urinal, with your pelvis tilted forward slightly and your legs apart.
   • If you have pain in your knees or hips, you can choose to use the urinal standing up so you don't have to squat or put unnecessary pressure on your knees and hips.
   • If you have lower back pain or a back injury, you can use the urinal while lying on your side.
2. Place the urinal between your legs. When you have found a pee position that is comfortable for you, you can place the urinal between your legs. Make sure the bowl or tube is positioned directly under your urethra.
   • If you are using a body support model, you may need help from a caregiver to place the urinal between your thighs when you are in bed. Make sure the bowl or tube is positioned directly under your urethra.
   • If you are using a model with a drainage bag, attach a bag to the urinal. This will collect the urine in the drainage bag for easy disposal.
3. Tilt your pelvis forward slightly, aiming at the urinal. Tilting your pelvis makes it easier for you to urinate in the urinal. Make sure to use the bowl or tube of the urinal to ensure that all or most of the urine actually ends up in the urinal.
4. Empty and clean the urinal after use. When you are done urinating, you need to empty the urinal. If you're using a hand-held product, you can simply empty the urinal into the bedpan or the toilet. You can then wash the urinal with soap and warm water. Then hang it up to dry for the next use.
   • If you are using a body support model, have your caregiver remove and empty the urinal for you. Your caregiver should also wash the urinal so that it is ready for the next use.
   • If you are using a urinal with a drainage bag, you can either throw the bag away when it is full, or wash it and use it again.