Submitted by RandomKidIsMe t3_z5nhim in explainlikeimfive
JackkPat t1_ixxs8ht wrote
Reply to comment by Valiantheart in ELI5: Why does it seem to be harder for women to control their bladders? by RandomKidIsMe
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).
Rayne_K t1_ixy726s wrote
That is the explanation I have heard.
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