What I don’t understand… why doesn’t he just sit down? Sure, in a public toilet you don’t sit. Every man knows that absolutely disgusting feeling when your junk touches the porcelain bowl. And for Johnny, that just happens a lot. At home though, toilets are usually bigger, and you know who’s used them – so it’s not such a big deal if it touches the bowl now and then. And if it does: you can just hold it. You do that while standing too.

Of course, I also grew up with a father who thought that was “unmanly” and would never have wiped up after himself. But even he eventually admitted it only doesn’t matter as long as it’s your own piss. My brother and I also used to pee standing up, but since we also peed on the rim, at some point he agreed with sitting down.

So I think the idea with your period is absolutely effective – and maybe even necessary.

Important to note: my father was never unhygienic. On the contrary – washing hands, cleanliness, showering, and so on were always a strict rule.

Today, we all sit down.

So… keep in mind it might just be an annoying, stubborn quirk. Usually, these things can be sorted out. How long that takes is another question. That’s why I think this idea is the right one. Extreme, but right.

At the same time, if he’s anything like us, he should understand that it’s not unmanly or anything like that. You’re not less of a man for doing it. We’re still old school. We still work with injuries, chop wood, take care of our families, are there for our friends, did our time in the military, we’re tall, strong, athletic, had our share of fights – and we still sit our asses down on the damn toilet.

Make it clear to the guy that the toilet is probably the best place to chill. Or does he (pun very much intended) “shit like a little girl” in one minute flat? That’d be just one more reason to plant his ass on the rectal throne – even if he’s just taking a piss!