Our latest trip to Mammoth Lakes, has me wondering at what age, if any, are you too old to pee behind a bush? This question may be different for men than it is for women.

For men, peeing in the woods is easy and does not require their naked bottom hanging out for the world to see. I haven’t known a man yet that had a problem with peeing behind a bush or tree. In fact, they seem to take delight in it including my little ones.

But as we hung out by an isolated lake watching the kids and dog swim away, I had to wonder if there is an age where peeing behind a bush as a woman seems a little ridiculous. My sister and I had to go behind a bush and hold a towel for each other for privacy since the only somewhat secluded spot could be seen by anyone who walked down the trail. I couldn’t help but find the whole situation humorous because the older I get, the more silly it seems to pee in the woods or behind bushes.

The lake was one of my favorite parts of the trip so if peeing outdoors is the only way to enjoy that remoteness, it’s a small price to pay. I don’t know if I can do it without laughing a little or first contemplating getting back in the car and driving down the road to try to find a restroom, but judging by how much my sons loved swimming with the dog and throwing rocks, this will come up again in the future.

What does everyone else think? Is there an age for women where you want to call the ball and say I think my peeing behind a bush days are over? Or will I just be ninety one day still laughing as I pick out the most secluded spot to hide behind?