a skirt is an appropriate piece of clothing for a woman
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It’s not the reason you think. This is not a post about sexism or misogyny. It is a simple matter of anatomy. And freedom.
Peeing Outdoors.
That is the reason. When men want to pee outside they turn their back and they’re being more or less discreet about it, right? Well, in a skirt (not a mini-skirt) a woman can be discreet as well. We can simply crouch under our little clothing tent and go. With a little practice, we can even look like we’re not even peeing while doing it. To the untrained eye, we might just appear be searching for something we dropped.
Yep, peeing outdoors. Because indoor plumbing is not always an option, depending on where you are.
I’m sure not saying that women should wear skirts. That would be stupid. Women should wear whatever the hell they want to wear. I’m just pointing at that in those moments where peeing outdoors becomes either desirable or necessary, a skirt can help you go with the flow.
Do I think that this could be one of the main, if not THE main, reason why women traditional have worn skirts in so many cultures around the world and through time? Yes, yes I do.
What do you think?
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Exactly ! I did this on along hike this summer . My, date (it was not a first date) was like, “are you sure ? I’ll be a lookout…” I said “I’m wearing a skirt, I there’s nothing to see.” Men have had the monopoly on peeing outdoors for too long.
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Exactly it is so practical. I’m glad to hear from someone else who has done this too. I declare, henceforth, peeing outdoors will be an equal opportunity venture!
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Considering how long men have worn skirted clothing, I think it’s just because a skirt’s way easier to make than, say, pants.
I could see the peeing argument although I personally suck at peeing in a skirt. I’ve only been forced to a few times and…well it wasn’t good.
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Really I think it would make peeing easier for men, too. I’m told a zipper fly is not that practical, really. 🙂
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It probably would. But their ability to pee is already so practical…
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What a fun post. Glad you found my site and glad I’m here looking around. Never thought that heavy about skirts, since I’ve not worn one in years. Love your creative site and posts. I’ll be back to read more!
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Thanks a lot, I appreciate the compliment, and I’m glad you found something to enjoy here. 😀
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Ha! Awesome. Yes u agree. I have recently mastered peeing in the sand at the beach by casually sitting and sliding my suit to the side(nope,no sand in cooch). In broad day light. With people around. I feel confident I’m being casual enough that nobody notices,but a skirt would definitely make things a little easier.
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Yep, totally doable. 🙂
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Thought I was the only person in the world to do this. Lovely to hear this from a like-minded woman.
Hiking skirts are very liberating too.
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Hmmm…not sure about that theory. In some culture men DO wear skirts…excuse me, I mean kilts, sarongs, etc… or just a loin cloth which seems a little binding to me. 😉
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How does one urinate when wearing a loin cloth? A question I never pondered before today.
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IDK, I have never seen one up close and personal. I will assume it is like a boxer short and has an opening for easy use. I bet if you searched on Bing there is an answer. 🙂
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Honkinggoose YOU ARE FUNNY! love the post!
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I’m happy to hear that, thanks. 😀
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Once again, we men are victims of sexual and urinal discrimination…
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Oh, poor men, how do you ever get by?
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I know, right? And even worse, I am a Caucasian male… the most reviled kind.
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If by reviled you mean privileged, then yeah.
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Oh, it is even worse than that… I am also tall and handsome… when will the persecution end?
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Lol I like this. Wish man who unzip any where would wear a skirt
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When men wear them, they’re called sarongs or kilts. 🙂
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True that
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Best reason to wear a skirt ever. “You think I’m a lady because I’m wearing a skirt? Sych! I’m peeing surreptitiously!”
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#winning
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Yes, I do believe you’re right. I was thinking the same thing while watching Dancing with Wolves. You see her wading through the shallow water and only the very bottom of her dress (make of animal skin) is getting wet.
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It’s only natural. 🙂
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Interesting. ..
This reminded me of when Moderate Daddy (who has 1 brother… no sisters) took Oldest to pee behind a tree at a park. (I hate when parks have no bathroom)
Moderate Daddy: “Babe… y’alls pee goes ever where!!”
Yes my dear… yes it does!!!
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We learn something new every day. 🙂
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Interesting choice of words..to go with the flow… 🙂 It certainly is convenient, and you don’t have to deal with a stuck zipper, especially when matters become urgent.
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😉 We could all be much more content if we just learn to go with the flow.
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I agree going with the flow is both sensible and desirable
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Check this out then 🙂
[web link to shewee site]
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Totally grosses me out. IDK why?
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One of my main objects in life is to avoid ever having to pee outdoors. So far I have been highly successful! But I still enjoy wearing a skirt now and again 🙂
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I can’t understand why you would want to avoid it so much. I grew up spending a lot of time in the great outdoors, so it seems like the most natural thing in the world to me.
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I grew up in central Florida, where if you squatted on the ground, you’d get chiggers. Or fire ants. Or worse. No, the ground was NOT a good place to put one’s lady bits.
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Oh okay. Now I understand.
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I haven’t worn a skirt in a long time, dresses but not a skirt. As for peeing outdoors, skirts are ideal. I keep thinking though, I should buy a Shewee (you will need to Google) that would allow me to pee standing up for those necessary moments in time.
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As someone who has peed outside a lot of times in her life, I just see no need for peeing standing up. I feel no inferiority and have no envy in this regard.
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lovely post… practical too!
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Thanks 🙂
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That would make things easier. Men are very lucky in that department. Aim for the tree! I wish.
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I don’t think there would be such a distinction or envy if women commonly wore long skirts still.
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Skirts are also cool – they provide a little personal breeze wherever you go, if they aren’t pencil skirts or minis.
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The breeze is so nice in hot weather. Especially with no underthings. Which makes me wonder if it could also be beneficial health-wise. Hmmm….
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I thought skirts were a product of the 50’s and sock hops. Jk. Peeing is much more interesting theory.
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And realistic. Don’t forget realistic.
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And realistic. Sorry.
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It would suck if you lost your balance and tipped over during mid-urination. Better find a tree to lean against.
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Squatting is very stable. No tree needed.
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I’ll never be able to look at a woman squatting down in a skirt the same way again! when I start chuckling they’re gonna thinks my cheese slipped off my cracker! that visual is forever burned into my mind now lol
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Your welcome 😀
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Yea 🙂 skirt looks better on girls but I still prefer jeans
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Jeans aren’t comfortable to me, I only wear them for working.
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I see
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This ones a real eye opener.
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😀
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Thanks for the follow! You blog is really interesting and I enjoy how you communicate your point across to your audience. 🙂
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Thanks for checking it out and for commenting. 😀
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🙂 Tis true.
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Some things are just to crazy to not be true.
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HERE HERE!!
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That is why pants took so long to catch on in cultures.
Seriously.
If you think about it they’re not very convenient.
And why did they develop in Northern areas like China and Scandanavia?
Again, practicality.
It gets quite drafty up there.
I dunno why the Scots took so long to get the hint. Maybe they were just too drunk to notice 😉
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Somehow the Scots have adapted. My husband is half Scottish and he’s always warm, never wants the heater on, cold doesn’t bother him, etc.
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Yes, us Northerners are also quite hairy so that helps as well.
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The Scottish Kilt culture is the most popular, bit there is a vivid tradition of the dress in Ireland and in Scandinavia. For the other nations with this tradition, it wasn’t a symbol of national identity to set themselves apart from the English.
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True. They did want to set themselves apart from the rest of the world. Like Americans and parachute pants in the 1980s.
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Ha! 😀
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Haha I love this! So true, great for when you’re hiking too. =)
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Yep.
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Ha. You are funny. So don’t you have to lift it to prevent it getting wet? I like your blog and thanks for the follow. I am following back. I need a chuckle every day.
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Well, it depends on the skirt and the soil. But I promise, it’s not that tricky to be tidy and discreet. Try it and you’ll see what I mean… 😉
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I can’t decide whether that image caption is more shameless or funny. Either way, glad you found a second outlet in your secondary blog to let loose, please keep the sarcastic humor coming!
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Me, too! On both counts, I guess…
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Sounds interesting, though I doubt that’s the reason why schools force all girls to wear uniforms, which consists of a button up shirt & buckled skirt.
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Yeah. I can’t explain that.
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I suppose that makes more sense than my theory that skirts were traditionally worn to make it easier to give birth while digging potatoes.
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We can only give birth about once a year, maximum, but we have to pee every day…
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