Where do people go to pee when they travel? #Traveler #RoadTrip #TravelTips #IncredibleIndia

Many people are scared of road trips. And the reason is that it becomes frustrating to relieve themselves in the midst of nowhere. In India, we do not have well maintained, hygienic road side loos. The ones we come across are so filthy that it’s difficult to step in them, let alone breathe! Maybe it’s a good idea to start a business of installing loos alongside the highways and charging a nominal fee for its usage – but well that might get addressed in the next blog!

Coming back to our topic, while it’s simpler for the men folk, the ladies face a tough time in finding the right place to relieve themselves. However, be it the man or the lady, most of them would refuse to enter the public toilets. Then the question is, where to pee?

Food stops – On the highway there are various restaurants which will pass by. But we will wait till we find that decent looking restaurant which might have a decent toilet for the emergency. Here too, the Indian commode is preferred where one can squat and finish off rather than placing their bum on the seat of the English commode where a million other bums would have left their mark!

Forest – When we enter the forest regions, it becomes simpler. Just find that perfect bush along the road, go behind it, ensure its safe enough to not get bitten by bugs, and then relieve yourself.

Banks of the river – This one’s a common one, and it gives a splendid view of the river too. All you have to search for is that rock behind which you can squat comfortably to relieve yourself while enjoying the river flow alongside! By the way, in case you get other urges and need water, the river water will be readily available. And if you have forgotten to get your soap or sanitizer, rub your hands in the soil to clean them off. It might not be the best way, but it will suffice till you find your soap!

Road – Obviously this might get embarrassing. But if it’s the need of the hour, here is a way out. Give some dupattas / shawls / towels to your co-travellers, make them form a circle holding these at the edges so as to make a room wall, and relieve yourself in between this. To avoid complete embarrassment, please ask your co-travellers to face the other side so they don’t see you in a vulnerable position *wink*!

There are instances where we consciously or sub-consciously decide to refrain from going to the loo. We also avoid intake of water for the fear that we will have to pee at a dirty, filthy, unhygienic place. Please don’t let this happen to you. Staying hydrated is far more important than anything else. With the above ideas, you will be able to comfortably enjoy your pee.

In case there is a situation where you have had lots of water, but still you do not get the urge to relieve yourself, there are ways out:

Piss – You need to make soft pissssss pissssss noises. This will help you get your pee.

Rub stones – Strangely, when you rub stones, the action and the sound help in getting the urge to pee! You don’t need big sized stones. The regular pebbles and stones which you find on the road will do the needful.

Talk about pee – Its completely psychological. When a person starts talking about peeing, the entire group will get an urge to relieve themselves.

Hope all these nuske help. Relieving yourself is an important natural activity, so don’t go on a control spree. And don’t be scared of road trips. Have a fun-filled journey.