The Navy is Buying Equipment that Makes it Easier for Female Pilots to Pee

Much overdue

We take the ability to relieve ourselves, as needed, and when needed, for granted, but pilots can't just stop at the nearest convenience-store or rest-area, and with in-flight-refueling, their range is virtually unlimited. Another option, catherization, while usable, would not be an attractive option for people who don't need it otherwise. Catheterization would introduce the risk of urinary-tract-infections.

I have to wonder what has taken them so long...

Interesting, holding urine to long can cause painful bladder spasms and, if all the “plumbing “ isn’t ok kidney damage. I wish the designers success.