To Pee or Not To Pee
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To Pee or Not To Pee
The Etiquette of Wetsuit Urination
If you haven’t yet faced the dilemma, you likely will: descending to 15 feet underwater, an urgent need to relieve yourself suddenly strikes. Without a bathroom in sight, the question arises?"is it acceptable to urinate in your wetsuit?
The short answer is yes. In fact, letting it flow poses no health risk. Unlike feces, urine is generally sterile unless you have an infection. It's mainly composed of dissolved waste like nitrates, but carries no threat to your health. The only immediate effect is a fleeting warmth.
Be mindful, though: if your urine is dark, it might be odorous. Fellow divers could react if they encounter a warm cloud in the water.
Oddly enough, the best way to handle this common diving scenario is by drinking more water. A hydrated diver’s urine will be clearer and less likely to smell. You've probably noticed the contrast between morning urine and that after a night of drinking. Dehydration often flies under the radar due to its mild symptoms, yet staying well-hydrated means your urine is nearly odorless. To combat this, drink plenty of fluids the night before and the morning of your dive.
Divers may joke about "warming the wetsuit," but the heat is brief. Initially comforting, urinating can eventually lower your overall body temperature, so don't rely on it for warmth.
Even if you’ve relieved yourself before diving, you may feel the need again at about 20 feet. This is due to a phenomenon known as immersion diuresis: the increased pressure compresses your body, prompting the kidneys to produce more urine.
You’re already in the habit of rinsing your wetsuit after each dive, so odor from underwater urination shouldn't be a concern. Any lingering smell typically comes from algae in the water, not your pee. So go ahead and tinkle?"your secret's safe beneath the waves!
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