It's a question that many men may have pondered: Should they pee sitting down or standing up?

The best option may not be the same for everyone.

Past research suggests that men with enlarged prostates or other urinary issues may be better off sitting down.

Compared to standing, it's possible that sitting may relax the pelvic floor and empty the bladder more completely.

But some studies suggest the opposite.

When men aged 50 or younger urinate sitting down, evidence suggests there may be a higher risk of post-urination 'dribble'.

Now, a randomized crossover trial has put the dilemma to the test.

The research was led by scientists at the Colombian Urology Research Group, and the findings are published in Neurourology and Urodynamics .

The crossover study included 52 healthy male volunteers between the ages of 18 and 39 who had their urination monitored while sitting and standing.

Roughly half the group was randomized to sit first, then stand, while the other half tried standing, then sitting.

Between…