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Today I pissed on the back seat of the car...

328 replies

AhComeOnNow · 27/05/2020 22:30

I've read a few threads that say 'why do people keep asking where you're going to go to the toilet?' Well... I'll tell you why.. it's because it's a very very important issue with the current lock down rules.

I've not name-changed so I can't be accused of being a piss troll.

I set off today to see my mum. A 1hr drive. I've done it once before and the last time I went with the strategy of being dehydrated. It worked but caused a huge headache.

However, this time, we wanted to meet for longer than just a quick walk: a picnic was planned. So, with my birth injuries plus my diet coke addiction, I formulated a plan: 3 nappies double bagged to make a 'travel potty'.

I felt confident. Liberated even. I drank my coke with zero trepidation. On my return journey I pulled into a secluded layby and retired to the back seat to make use of the 'travel potty'. As I finished, on looking down, I was just in time to see the huge puddle soak down into the seat.

I fear that the bit-of-a-rub with a wet wipe may not have done the trick. Tomorrow, I need to come up with an excuse to go out in the car so that I can sprinkle bi-carb and drive around with all windows open before my husband finds out and files this under 'unreasonable behaviour' in the divorce proceedings.

WIBU to piss in the car!? Has anyone else resorted to such barbaric ways during these unprecedented times?

OP posts:
ThighThighofthigh · 28/05/2020 10:04

None of us should need to wee on the back seat of our cars

But should feel free to if they wish.

VickyEadieofThigh · 28/05/2020 10:06

I've had to stop in secluded laybys whilst on long drives more times than I can remember (I have a bladder the size of a peanut) and I've always been able to find a bush to squat behind.

ThighThighofthigh · 28/05/2020 10:07

Normal face is absolutely the key to free pissing. Just stand upright and piss yourself. Stare people in the eye if necessary. What are they going to say 'excuse me, I believe you're pissing yourself' just say 'dont be ridiculous' and carry on.

Followthelight99 · 28/05/2020 10:09

There is nothing worse than bursting for a wee on a long journey and not being able to access a toilet! (It's the ONLY time I wish I was a man!!!).
I would resort to a toddler potty and hide in the back of the car!

Bienentrinkwasser · 28/05/2020 10:09

I did a wee on an extra stuffed cloth nappy, on top of a travel changing mat, in a carpark whilst DS napped. I couln’t leave him and I was desperate! It worked okay thankfully. This was pre-lockdown!

BeltaneBride · 28/05/2020 10:11

The things you learn!😀😀😀

BeltaneBride · 28/05/2020 10:13

Posted too soon.
Thanks OP /had never heard of a she wee, now see there are so many solutions -had no idea.
Funny juxtaposition here on Amazon

Today I pissed on the back seat of the car...
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BeltaneBride · 28/05/2020 10:14

Third time lucky?

Today I pissed on the back seat of the car...
peperethecat · 28/05/2020 10:15

Seriously, just get some of the big paper cups you get in the cinema. You can cup them right up over your lady bits and they hold a large volume of liquid and have lids!

CambsAlways · 28/05/2020 10:21

You were in a lay-by ! So why didn’t you go outside to do it, I bet the car stinks ! Yuk

SerenDippitty · 28/05/2020 10:22

Another possibility might be a large ziplock freezer bag - I have not personally tried this though.

Sunflowersok · 28/05/2020 10:57

Hilarious, this is something I’d make all the effort in to going in to and then kicking myself for weeks afterward over why I just didn’t go behind a bush

Fluffybutter · 28/05/2020 10:59

Was a good idea but you needed a puppy pad underneath it just Incase

VictoriaBun · 28/05/2020 11:07

With a she wee you pee standing up, you can pull over on the road , get out of car, keep door open and open back door if you have one slightly being down trousers, or even better wear a dress and off you go, pee like a male !
Or with practice you can just sit with your legs out of the car and do it that way. Btw I think they are still £ 4.99 on Amazon ( can't do clicky links )

Bluesheep8 · 28/05/2020 11:13

So you planned for the fact that you'd need a wee but didn't factor not drinking loads of coke into the plan?

Stannisbaratheonsboxofmatches · 28/05/2020 11:49

I’ve bought a she wee after reading this thread! Honestly you do wonder if sometimes the threads are started to advertise a product!

I have peed into a nappy in traffic in the car before - but I can stop once I’ve started and continue in a new nappy. Also only did it once. It was dark - exh was driving and didn’t even notice!

Stannisbaratheonsboxofmatches · 28/05/2020 11:51

Also service station/ some petrol station looks are open as lorry drivers are an essential surface.

Stannisbaratheonsboxofmatches · 28/05/2020 11:51

Service

QuimReaper · 28/05/2020 12:06

@ThighThighofthigh Have I missed a thread on this? I'm very interested. I presume you are talking only about long skirt-no-pants peeing? Do you always go everywhere in a long skirt? Don't you have to stand sort of suspiciously spreadeagled? What about gusts of wind?

I think I need a diagram Grin

User24689 · 28/05/2020 12:13

Where do you live OP? Is there seriously nowhere along the entire walk that you can have a nature wee?!

Embracelife · 28/05/2020 12:24

www.traveljohn.co.uk/

Or buy a camping toilet
With pop up changing tent if you like
Both on Amazon.

Get the proper gear not babies nappies that s just silly

TheMotherofAllDilemmas · 28/05/2020 13:08

I’m starting to wonder if the solution to this is to get Tena nappies.

I admit I wouldn’t have risked it in the car but if you have children with you, it is not as if you can park in a lay by, leave the kids strapped in their seats and go and find a nice private space (if you are lucky to find it by this time, another 80 motorists would have, so it would be unusable unless it is in full view.

Sadly as it is, we are still in lockdown so picnics and full days are still pushing it a bit and having the toilets shuts might be the only thing protecting touristic areas from over crowding.

66redballons · 28/05/2020 13:12

Why do people post this shit. It’s grim. Do you have no standards?

Bienentrinkwasser · 28/05/2020 13:38

@66redballons

Why do people post this shit. It’s grim. Do you have no standards?
Not really sure I understand what about making do in an emergency is having ’no standards’. It’s not like people are squatting in the middle of a busy street to take a piss.
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