Overcome Public Restroom Embarrassment

Urinating in public (for males) can make any of us feel uncertain, but remembering several things can make it easier.

Steps

 * 1) Remember that everyone urinates. No matter how "cool," "tough," or "dainty" people present themselves, they still urinate like the rest of us.  So the only one concerned with your urination in the bathroom is you.
 * 2) Try turning urination into a game. Hold it until you can't hold it any longer. Then, when someone else is in the bathroom, try to urinate longer than them. Every time you beat them, you'll have good luck for a week!

Tips

 * If you can't "go" when you know someone else is in earshot, try plugging your ears with your fingers. This may fool your subconscious into thinking you're alone.
 * Breathe deeply and relax. If you're all self-conscious and tensed-up, your attempts at public urination will be unsuccessful and perpetuate the vicious cycle.
 * One trick used by people in the armed forces (where urination in public is ubiquitous) is whistling. The key to this problem really is breathing, and whistling relaxes the relevant muscles.
 * Another trick is to stand very close to the urinal so that you have some privacy.
 * Try to go to the urinal that is closest to the side wall, then face the wall a bit, so you'll have some privacy.
 * When the one closest to the wall is taken, just cover your penis with the back of your hands. It's a little hard to explain, but put your thumb and index finger for both hands, beside your penis, then face your palms outward. This may conceal most of your penis, depending on the size of your member and your hands.
 * Another trick, if you're really uncomfortable going in the urinals, go in the toilet stalls. It allows for much more privacy.
 * This worked for me....close your eyes and blockout the people around you. Don't try and pee, don't push. Relax, let your shoulders drop, drop your head forwards, breathe deeply and then imagine the liquid in your bladder simply flowing out because of gravity - as if it's flowing because of its own weight.   Just get into your own bubble, relax and let it flow.
 * Don't think about it, the more you think about it, the more worse it is. If you need to go, then go.
 * Drink loads of water to make your urge high to simply pee easier.
 * Realize that no one cares, and chances are, THEY are probably scared that you are listening to them.
 * If your nervosity is extremely high, take a seat on the toilet bowl, relax, and let your bladder go. Sitting down helps substantially.

Warnings

 * If you choose to follow the "stand close to the urinal" tip, be sure to avoid splashback by making sure that you "aim" downward.
 * If you really have to hold it. Sip water to keep the urine in your bladder not too concentrated. This will prevent kidney and bladder problems.

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Stay Safe in a Public Restroom
 * How to Urinate when on an Automobile Trip
 * How to Say "Where Is the Bathroom" in Several Different Languages
 * How to Safely Use a Public Bathroom