Peepee

Peepee is a colloquial, informal term used primarily by children to refer to either urine or the penis, depending on the context. It is not a technical term and is rarely used in formal medical or scientific writing. The word often appears in early childhood speech and family communication about the body, toilet training, or basic anatomy.

As a child-friendly term for urine, peepee is commonly used when discussing the need to urinate or describing bathroom habits. When used to refer to the penis, peepee describes the external male genital organ. In adults, more precise medical terminology is typically used, but the word can still appear in parenting materials or casual conversation with children.

Physiology and anatomy are the basis for the two senses of peepee. Urine is produced by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and excreted through the urethra. The penis is the external male reproductive organ that contains the urethra, through which urine is expelled and, after puberty, semen is ejaculated. The penis becomes erect due to increased blood flow during sexual arousal, a process governed by hormonal and neural factors.

Health and development topics relevant to peepee include normal toilet training, bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis), and awareness of urinary tract infections or other urinary symptoms that warrant medical evaluation. If there are concerns about genital development, persistent pain, discharge, or bleeding, a healthcare professional should be consulted.

Culturally, peepee reflects language used with children and varies by region and family preferences. In formal settings, more precise terms are preferred, while colloquial terms may persist in everyday speech.