Public urination in NYC sees 50% surge in just one year: report

Public urination in NYC sees 50% surge in just one year: report

They put the pee-pee in the Big Apple. Public urination violations are soaring across the boroughs, according to bladder-busting new data, revealing a nearly 50% increase in 9-1-1 calls related to the odorous offense since April 2025.  It’s an uptick in tinkling that’s more than a wee bit alarming.  The NYPD has received over 100 more complaints … Read more

Go with the flow: Carmaker debuts voice-controlled ‘in-vehicle toilet’

Go with the flow: Carmaker debuts voice-controlled ‘in-vehicle toilet’

If you gotta go while on-the-go, urine in luck.  Having to pee or poop during long road trips is, now, no longer a pain in the butt as Chinese electric vehicle engineers are gearing up to roll out a fleet of cars featuring built-in toilets.  They’re putting a little restroom in your vroom-vroom.  Seres, a China-based automotive … Read more

Pumpkin spice, who? Studies show this fall fave could help with bathroom woes — users call it ‘magic’

Pumpkin spice, who? Studies show this fall fave could help with bathroom woes — users call it ‘magic’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Trick or treat… or pee in peace? Believe it or not, pumpkin seed oil could squash your need to go. “Six months ago, I was literally peeing my pants every … Read more

Over-the-counter drug for condition that 15M women get a year is linked to cancer

Over-the-counter drug for condition that 15M women get a year is linked to cancer

As if urinary tract infections weren’t bad enough, a new report claims that a popular over-the-counter drug used to treat UTI symptoms has been linked to cancer concerns. UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting some 15 million women a year. Phenazopyridine, sold under brand names such as Azo and Uristat, is used … Read more

The million-dollar question about menopause is also the No. 1 complaint — what you can do about it

The million-dollar question about menopause is also the No. 1 complaint — what you can do about it

Don’t sweat it! Menopause is a natural process that affects all women — it occurs when ovaries produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone and stop releasing eggs altogether. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without menstruation, though symptoms often persist for years before and after this period. Menopause is a universal phenomenon, but there … Read more

Eatery forced to compensate 4K guests after drunk teens urinate into broth

Eatery forced to compensate 4K guests after drunk teens urinate into broth

A video of drunk teenagers urinating into broth at a restaurant in China went viral — forcing the eatery to compensate 4,000 guests. Two 17-year-old males at the Shanghai branch of Haidilao, the country’s biggest hotpot chain, carried out the unsanitary act on Feb. 24 in a private dining room of the restaurant, according to … Read more

United passenger ‘banned’ from airline after peeing on another flyer: ‘Soaked from his stomach down’

United passenger ‘banned’ from airline after peeing on another flyer: ‘Soaked from his stomach down’

This plane passenger pissed off a lot of people. United Airlines has banned a man from flying on their aircraft for allegedly urinating on another passenger. Jerome Gutierrez was traveling in business class on UA Flight 189 from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Manila, Philippines, on Dec. 27 when a man got up from … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s why you should never pee in the shower

I’m a doctor — here’s why you should never pee in the shower

It’s literally her No. 1 rule. Houston-based OBGYN Emma Qureshey took to TikTok on Wednesday to share the three things she would never do in the interest of gynecological health — pee in the shower, treat a vaginal infection with garlic cloves or yogurt and ignore bothersome symptoms. She imparts, “The first thing I would … Read more

Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame

Urinary tract infections are surging — and your diet may be to blame

Folks are feeling the burn as urinary tract infection (UTI) rates surge. UTIs are among the most common infections worldwide, affecting 50% to 60% of women at some point in their lives, and they seem to be becoming more prevalent. The disease burden rose by more than 68% between 1990 and 2019, recent research found. Even more … Read more

Flight attendant reveals bizarre way you can urinate less on a plane

Flight attendant reveals bizarre way you can urinate less on a plane

Urine luck…or are you? Tired of having to use the bathroom every five seconds while on an airplane? Flight experts say people can curb nature’s call by — wait for it — drinking alkaline water, per a TikTok video with over 6.7 million views. “A flight attendant told me to always buy Fiji or some … Read more

I’m a doc — and this embarrassing health issue is actually very common

I’m a doc — and this embarrassing health issue is actually very common

You know that nature’s call is, well, natural — but that doesn’t mean it’s always welcome. When the urge to hit the bathroom becomes too frequent, it can feel annoying or even downright embarrassing. However, frequent urination is surprisingly common — and not talked about enough. The health issue affects as many as 30% of … Read more

Peeing on plants is the gardening world’s hot new trend — but there’s a catch

Peeing on plants is the gardening world’s hot new trend — but there’s a catch

Urine for a real shock. Gardeners are pouring pee onto their plants, saying human urine contains nutrients that make flora thrive. However, simply unzipping your pants and watering your plants won’t work — effective self-soaking of your soil all comes down to a fine art. Rodale’s Organic Life claims that a healthy and measured concentration … Read more

Yes, you pee more as you age — but it may signal underlying health issues

Yes, you pee more as you age — but it may signal underlying health issues

Wrinkles and reading glasses have nothing on this lesser-known symptom of aging. Frequent urination is an unwelcome and bothersome condition that can inhibit daily life, and while some causes are a result of the natural aging process, feeling the urge to go quite often can indicate an underlying health condition, too. Frequently peeing can be … Read more

I’m a urologist — Men have been peeing the wrong way

I’m a urologist — Men have been peeing the wrong way

Fellas, you may want to sit down for this news. A top urologist says men shouldn’t urinate standing up, proclaiming it’s healthier and more hygienic to sit down to take a leak. Gerald Collins, a consultant urological surgeon at Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire, England, made the claim in an interview with The Telegraph on Friday, … Read more

I was unable to urinate for 14 months due to a life-changing condition

I was unable to urinate for 14 months due to a life-changing condition

One woman’s normalcy was flushed down the drain after discovering she had a rare condition. In October 2020, Elle Adams woke up and discovered she couldn’t urinate — no matter how much liquid she drank. “I was extremely healthy. I had no other problems. I woke up one day and I wasn’t able to wee. … Read more

We’re Treating UTIs All Wrong. Here’s How We Fix That.

We’re Treating UTIs All Wrong. Here’s How We Fix That.

If you are alive and in possession of a vagina, chances are you will have a urinary tract infection at some point in your life. UTIs are one of the most common bacterial infections, which might lead you to assume that modern medicine has nearly perfected its treatment options for this uncomfortable and potentially dangerous … Read more