Having arthritis in my knees I'm finding public toilets a real problem, especially when they're very low. Suffering with a severe case of penis envy I was delighted to come across a web site extolling the virtues of the Whiz freedom. I loved the colour and discrete design while the instructions, such as not forgetting to raise the toilet were light hearted. I lost no time in ordering one.
First I practiced in the shower which seemed to work quite well (although I couldn't believe how LOUD it sounded), then used it in our own bathroom. The first few times it worked perfectly, but then, for no real reason it was a disaster which left me standing in a huge pool of water.
It was the same story over the next few days, just as I began to gain confidence I would find myself standing in another puddle. I find the best way is to stand with one hand leaning against the wall as another reviewer mentioned,which was an improvement, but by no means foolproof. The problem seems to be that the tube is simply too narrow which causes a back flow, and odd as it may sound,after I've used it a few times in the day it sometimes seems to be too flexible and difficult to position correctly, especially at the back and at such times I might just as well not have bothered to use it at all!
I'm going away on holiday shortly, and though i might chance the Whiz in the hotel bathroom, I couldn't risk the embarrassment of using it anywhere else. From reading the reviews it seems that the Whiz suits some people and not others. Maybe it's something to do with body shape, how frequently it's used or maybe some people just have different rates of flow, but I've just ordered the Shewee and am keeping my fingers crossed (if not my legs).