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Valiantheart t1_ixx76dj wrote

Reply to comment by Eastofdark in ELI5: Why does it seem to be harder for women to control their bladders? by RandomKidIsMe

I've known 3 separate early 20s, childless women who've pissed themselves laughing. There's more to it than kids weakening the plumbing.

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JackkPat t1_ixxs8ht wrote

I’m no expert but I would say the shorter urethra could explain that. Their urine only has to travel ~1.5 inches (female) as opposed to ~15 inches (male).

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Rayne_K t1_ixy726s wrote

That is the explanation I have heard.

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