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When you're in your swimming cozzie and you need...

56 replies

Freeekedout · 29/09/2020 16:49

... a wee, do you take the whole lot off or is there an easier way?

Drinking plenty to keep hydrated but a weak bladder and the sound of water is a bad combination! I've noticed that other ladies are in and out of the loos much quicker than me so I'm wondering if I'm doing it wrong Blush

OP posts:
Swiftnicola · 29/09/2020 16:49

Pull the gusset to the side and keep your hand well out of the way)

welshweasel · 29/09/2020 16:52

As above! Do people really strip right off?!

HerBigChance · 29/09/2020 16:54

Buy a tankini

Original poster
Freeekedout · 29/09/2020 19:06

Fed up with getting stuck with the bloody thing round my hips where it will go neither up nor down!

If it is acceptable to pull the gusset to one side then that would make life a while lot quicker and easier!

I don't think the world needs to see me in a tankini 🤣

OP posts:
LunaNorth · 29/09/2020 19:07

Acceptable? Who would know?

Xuli · 29/09/2020 19:10

Oh yes, always to the side, just hold it quite high so no chance of peeing on your hand

slipperywhensparticus · 29/09/2020 19:11

I have a two piece which meets in the middle

Pollyputthepizzaon · 29/09/2020 19:14

I always just pull the gusset to the side. Couldn’t be arsed taking the whole thing down especially when wet!

TooExtraImmatureCheddar · 29/09/2020 19:16

Mind blown! I always take mine off! I had no idea most people just pulled the gusset sideways.

JellyBert · 29/09/2020 19:30

Oh god would never take it off, yes just pull the gusset to one side

Hoglet70 · 29/09/2020 19:30

Gusset! Every time!

GreyishDays · 29/09/2020 19:32

I’ve been scared to do the gusset thing but finally plucked up courage last year. It was fine!

BonnieMcflurry · 29/09/2020 19:34

Why everyone lying like they don't pee in the pool

Lilybet1980 · 29/09/2020 19:38

Oh my word. Never knew this was a thing.

Norightorwronganswer · 29/09/2020 19:39

I’ve always taken mine right off!

sobloodysaddd · 29/09/2020 19:46

Can't believe some of you were taking the whole swimmy off! I'm far too lazy for that and always get stuck when it won't go back up because it's wet, definitely a gusset side puller here Grin

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 29/09/2020 19:50

Crikey! Shock do you lot get out the pool then?
... I don't even bother getting off the sunbed? Grin

ComeOnGordon · 29/09/2020 19:52

Gusset puller here too but only learned it since I’ve had kids and had to pee fast to keep an eye on them. It’s a game changer

lachy · 29/09/2020 19:59

Gusset side swiper here too. Taught DD to do it as well.

VenusTiger · 29/09/2020 20:01

Yep, same - pull the gusset to the side and hold it firmly!

Squiffany · 29/09/2020 20:02

@Swiftnicola

Pull the gusset to the side and keep your hand well out of the way)
This. Just make your flaps are properly tucked back in.
VenusTiger · 29/09/2020 20:02

You need to push it aside of your rear also ime

NiceGerbil · 29/09/2020 20:04

OMFG how did I not think to do a side gusset

Wtf

Mind blown!

I have a legsuit thingy now so have gone to way too much trouble for decades and how to late Hmm

BubblyBarbara · 29/09/2020 20:04

Depending on the size of the pool and how hydrated you are I wouldn't necessarily bother to get out. Obviously not viable if you're less hydrated but plenty of kids and men are weeing in there already..

OhToBeASeahorse · 29/09/2020 20:05

Acceptable?! Where are you doing it - the middle of the pool?!

Yes - pull gusset aside