NRL icon and commentator Bryan Fletcher admits to using a unique hygiene method after urinating, dubbing himself a ‘mort dabber’ during a lively segment on his Joel & Fletch radio show on SEN.
Fletcher’s Personal Hygiene Confession
Fletcher discusses the health advantages of men addressing residual moisture post-urination. He shares that he dabs excess urine with the side of his T-shirt. ‘Mort’ serves as Australian rhyming slang for penis, derived from ‘Mort’s dock.’
‘Doctors recommend using toilet paper after weeing,’ Fletcher notes, referencing a listener’s input. ‘Medical experts indicate that toilet paper after urination helps reduce irritation, odor, and bacterial risks. Even slight residual moisture can cause discomfort, particularly in warm conditions.’
He elaborates on his routine: ‘I use my shirt; I’m a dabber. Yeah, I dab. I pull my T-shirt over from the side, then when it goes back, it looks like I’ve just washed my hands. I’m not doing it at the front!’
Fletcher also describes a technique he read about, involving finger pressure to expel remaining urine. ‘Imagine the top of your mort; you’re pushing it. It’s like wringing water from a tap. So I use the side of my shirt because I’m a mad dribbler.’
Expert Advice on Male Genital Hygiene
The topic of men wiping after urinating gains traction online, with videos amassing millions of views. Creators like Chris Petrone advocate ‘dabbing the tip after weeing,’ reacting to women’s surprise at the common practice of not wiping.
Polling reveals over a third of men never wipe after urinating. Specialists warn that neglecting this step promotes unhygienic conditions, odors, and infection risks.
Professor Christopher Bunker, a consultant dermatologist specializing in male genital dermatology, advises: ‘The best approach for men urinating is to retract the foreskin fully, empty the bladder, then gently squeeze the penis several times to expel remaining urine. Afterward, dry the area with dry toilet tissue—not wet wipes, which contain chemicals that can cause allergies on sensitive skin.’
Bunker highlights serious consequences: ‘Strong evidence links retained urine on the penis to lichen sclerosus, thrush, dysuria, foreskin tightening, and even penile cancer.’ Residual moisture fosters a warm, damp environment under the foreskin, enabling bacteria and yeast growth.
Balanitis, inflammation of the penis head, affects 3 to 11 percent of men, especially uncircumcised individuals. Dr. Jeff Foster, a GP focused on men’s health, explains: ‘Failing to expel the last urine drops leads to buildup under the foreskin, causing balanitis—an infection.’
