Posted by Andrew on 20/7/2008, 9:20 pm, in reply to "Seven hour drive... any tips?"

Hi Dan Going 4 or 5 times in 4 hours: if this is during a normal day (i.e. not in the pub) then I think it is because you are not drinking enough. This causes the urine to become very concentrated (dark orange) and this strength irritates the bladder making you to feel like you need to pee, even tho there is little volume. When guys have learnt to drink normally and to let their bladders fill up, they find that they can easily go 3-4 hours between pees, even tho they are drinking water. For the journey, avoid diuretics (i.e. liquids that make you pee) such as coffee, tea and beer. Drink some water. When you have a stop, go for a dump, even if you dont need one: then you can pee in private. If you stop twice, go for another dump; if anyone comments just say you've got a gippy tummy. If it is at some services, do the opposite of the others i.e. if they head first for the loo, you go to the shop instead for say a Mars bar (greedy bugger :-). Or vice versa. When you get a twinge, tell yourself that is all it is. Loosen your belt, and let your belly flop: i.e. the opposite of holding your belly in, which puts pressure on the bladder. Look forward to the trip, be positive about it. Being negative will make you anxious and that will make you want to pee. cheers Andrew

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