When sitting's not pretty

By KRISTIN TILLOTSON, Star Tribune

Last update: September 13, 2009 - 7:06 PM

When sitting's not pretty

The name of this feature is particularly apt for today's installment. GoGirl is a small, easy-to-use silicon device that brings the sexes one step closer to true equality: It allows women to urinate while standing up. Why would we need to do that? Just ask any girl who's ever grimaced and bared it at a truck-stop toilet or fairground outhouse, or traveled someplace where restrooms are scarcer than people who can understand what you're pleading for. Or gone camping, skiing or boating, for that matter. Made by Minnetonka-based FemMed, GoGirl comes rolled in a tube the size of a glue stick for maximum packing economy, and after use can be stored in a small plastic bag, also included ($7 each or $19 a three-pack, www.go-girl.com or 1-877-447-5006). Our testers were unanimous: It's a breeze (as long as you aim carefully). One question: Why did it take a guy to invent this godsend? Those of us who are about to burst salute you, Dr. Jim Block.

KRISTIN TILLOTSON

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