Why some women in the part of the world stand to pee.

In the past, the tale of Lanna women (Lanna is known as northern Thailand) standing to pee, much like men, was seen as peculiar by people from other regions. They would curiously ask: Why don’t they sit to pee? How do they manage it without making a mess? These women would stand with their legs apart, slightly parting their sarongs, and urinate with practiced ease. It was a traditional practice passed down through generations, without formal instruction.

The reason Lanna women urinated standing up is said to be due to the landscape at the time, which was dense with vegetation. The ground was teeming with creatures, especially leeches. If women sat down, they risked being bitten or harmed by these animals. As a result, they had to stand while urinating to avoid contact with the ground.