So, I happened upon a little device called the Go-Girl, while looking at travel accessories for India.
Because, you see, in Uganda, I had to use this one time.
In India, I’ve heard the conditions can be even worse and, well, I’m just not the most coordinated person in the world.
(Case and point – watch this…at :35, you’ll see what I mean…)
Along came Go-Girl.com. A pretty little pink antimicrobial female urination device. Great for third-world visits, camping, and other gross restrooms or locales where you don’t want to (or can’t) squat.
Read: Girls can pee standing up.
Opposing Mother Nature? Maybe.
But I’d rather oppose her than get pee on myself.
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41 responses to “Ummm…Am I really writing this?? (BLUSHES)”
I was trying to explain this to my wife just a couple days ago. I needed a visual to really get her to understand what I was talking about. Thanks : )
Adam S?s last blog post..Tribes: a blogging book club
Yes, I am of the male species, but you MUST check out our review of the Go Girl. As part of our Product Testing Tuesday :-).
For Adam right above me, click the link and you may be satisfied :-).
http://whatsthislifefor.org/2009/04/07/our-first-giveaway-enter-now/
Toby?s last blog post..Take The Deal
Ewww!!!
Mark L.?s last blog post..Do you have to let it linger?
Good to know!
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Wow what will they think of next!! praying for each of you undertaking this trip.
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So this has to be one of the coolest things and funniest things I have seen. My spiritual Mom will be so happy about this since she does missions trips so much. I love the fact you blogged about it.
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good info. but also hilarious, especially your heading.
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Oh Anne – I feel your pain! Went to Taiwan on a mission trip and even in McDonald’s they had “squatters” – ewwww! I have to confess – I used handicapped stalls from that point on…AND in Taiwan you could not ‘flush’ toilet paper because of the poor sewer system – so squatters and a basket of everyone’s used toilet paper – people be thankful for the USA!
Praying for you all!
I would have died to have this when I lived in Africa….especially all the long months in the bush!!! Love it! heheheh
Maureen?s last blog post..Capturing Moments: Summer/Fall of 1977
Weirdly enough, there’s more than one kind…didn’t realize there was a market for such products!
http://www.femtalks.com/others/p-mate-allowing-women-to-pee-freely-just-like-a-man/
Jay Brock @ Sexrev.org?s last blog post..What kind of lima bean are you?
Love it! Totally a necessity…
CLowe?s last blog post..Somebody Had to Do It…
I have to tell my wife about this. She has issues with US public toilets, never mind Ugandan ones… ;-)
Alastair?s last blog post..Sons Of God
and there’s this http://tinyurl.com/yuojc9 which private (pun intended) pilots have used for years . . . well, that and a snapple bottle :)
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The picture on the logo is priceless.
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To truly experience India I think you have to pee standing up, legs spread. That has to be part of any trip to India.
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Anne,
The video of you and your sign spinning skills is priceless. I’ve never met you in person, and I’ve been following you since catalyst last year…just saying…the video made you a real person to me–plus it made me laugh hard enough to wake up my wife who is still asleep this morning! :)
Praying that God will do a mighty work during your trip to India!
Jon Heisterkamp?s last blog post..Our visit back and Luggage Issues
Wow, you really knocked yourself in the face with the sign… at least you got a laugh out of it. :)
Wow…you never know what your going to learn here on flowerdust…
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Oh that would be fabulous on long trips!
But you’ll be robbing yourself of such a special cultural experience!
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Now *that* is a cool contraption! I love it!
Keeping you and all of your group in prayer for a safe and powerful trip….
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This made me laugh and get excited about a contraptions like this! I NEVER sit on a public toilet seat, even with a cover…ahhh Germaphobe I know! This would make those situations so much easier. Not even for 3rd world country use! ha
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ha, ha, ha, ha. brilliant. why didn’t i think of that.
you go girl :)!! pardon the pun
Great video! It’s always fun to see someone whack themselves in the head with a poster-board sign. :)
Have fun fighting Mother Nature in India!
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Anne,
Love the sign spinning!! Jody
Hello! My name is Sarah Dillon, and I am President of GoGirl. I wanted to thank all of you for your kind words, we really appreciate the support! We could not be more excited about helping Anne and the rest of the Compassion International team have the best trip ever in India.
If you have any questions, please contact us via Twitter @Go_Girls or at info(at) go-girl(dot)com
And the comment above me is the reason I’m a fan of Go Girl!! Sarah is AWESOME!!
Toby?s last blog post..Take The Deal
Oooo! Where do you get one of those thingys? Also, how much does it hold? Because what do you do if you start to overflow it? Okay, I think I just grossed myself out.
katdish?s last blog post..The New Skymall’s Here! The New Skymall’s Here!
Wow, just wow. Apparently I’ve been living in China too long, but thanks for a good 10 minutes of straight laughing for me and my friends. We cracked up so hard that we were crying. I think it’s a little too Freudian for my tastes though. Also, have you seen the first season of Friends? Joey sings this great little song…
i’ve been waiting and waiting and waiting for this post since february… thank you for finally posting it. i was picturing it differently btw.
@katdish // think of it more like a funnel.
oh and anne… the question is… have you tried it yet? pre-trip?
Thanks, Crystal! Now I’m completely grossed out. Then again, I’ve always wanted to write my name in the snow…
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I have tried it….it rocks!
TMI!
(You did not seriously use that Uganda “potty” did you? Because Chris and I went and found a bush somewhere….)
Praying for you, my friend!
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EPIC!
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Would love to hear more about this on your trip to India. :-) Was it hard to use at first? I’m thinking “mind over matter” technique might work? Or just REALLY having to go?
Laurie in CA?s last blog post..The Mud Run cometh….
Hey, maybe you might wanna try this one the next time you go on a mission trip. It’s called a PeePoo Bag. :)
http://hongyihongyi.blogspot.com/2009/04/eye-like-peepoo-bag.html
ps. linked your post!
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Oh my goodness. That is just WAY too funny! Love it!