GoGirl Talk

We're excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series!  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email your GoGirl Story to info@go-girl.com.  We will post a new story each week. Today Margaret shares her GoGirl story:


Hi Sarah,

I received your product in my stocking for Christmas and it has definitely made an impression on a lot of people. I am an obstacle racer and endurance athlete and write a daily blog about my training, racing and such. I was on the podcast for Spartan Radio last night and much of the conversation turned into talk of your product as it definitely is a conversation piece as I had never seen your product before.

Your present was definitely one of my more interesting presents I received this year and it became a big part of my blog post for today. I am actually looking forward to having your product with me for some of my training in the future. It is really a product I only see using out in the wilderness or camping or such. I spend a lot of time on trails training and just wanted to say thanks for making my Christmas a little more interesting, I also received a Kindle, Axe, and Bodyglide as other highlighted gifts. Look forward to trying your product out on my next 20+ miler in the woods. I can then do a full gear review on it but for now its back in the tub waiting for an adventure.

Margaret


Hi Margaret,

Thanks so much for sharing your story. So glad to hear GoGirl has come in handy for you out on the trail and also that it helped to make your Christmas a little more interesting! I look forward to reading your full product review when it's up on your blog.

Regards,
Sarah

We're excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series!  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email your GoGirl Story to info@go-girl.com.  We will post a new story each week. Today Donna Huang shares her GoGirl story:


Hi, GoGirls!

I just came back from a three-week trip to China. One of the things holding me back from visiting my husband's birthplace were the infamous toilets. They are holes in the ground that you squat over. I have a knee problem that prevents me from squatting so I've never been able to do that. On our previous trips, I've had to stay near the nicest hotel in the area so I can run back to use the sitties or just dehydrate myself and avoid going altogether. When I saw the GoGirl online, I immediately bought it and practiced for the trip. I am so thankful for your product because it made my trip so much more enjoyable. I can't really express the anxiety of constantly worrying about the toilets and the freedom that the GoGirl brought by allowing me to use any bathroom available.

Thank you!
Donna

We're excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series!  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email your GoGirl Story to info@go-girl.com.  We will post a new story each week. Today Jolly Rogers from Texas shares her GoGirl story:


Sarah,

I LOVE YOUR PRODUCT!!! My family consists of all males except for myself, and we hike, bike and kayak on a regular basis. Now, we don't have to worry about where the nearest gas station is or how long we can travel, whether it be by bike, kayak or ankle express, before a restroom is being sought out. I have bought one after two years of knowing about your product, and I wish I had done it sooner.

I will recommend GoGirl to all active females I know.

Thanks,
Karen


Hi Karen,

Thanks so much for your email. GoGirl is certainly handy when traveling with a group (hiking/biking/kayaking) and you're the only woman so I'm so glad to hear you've discovered us and are happy with the product. Thanks also for passing the "GoGirl word" onto other active females!

-Sarah

Hi Sarah,

Do you have plans to make a GoGirl with a larger opening (or possibly a larger cup)? I love the ability to pee standing up, but I have a bladder issue that requires me to really "push" my urine, and I've had problems with overflow. Luckily, I was at home trying it out when it happened, but it could be a problem if I were out camping.

Becky


Hi Becky,

Thanks for your email and interest in GoGirl. I'm sorry to hear you've had some over-flowage issues. Thank goodness it was in the comfort of your own home. I'd like to make a couple of recommendations because this shouldn't be happening, no matter how full or forceful your bladder is. The opening is actually 4 times the size of a woman's urethra, designed to prevent overflowing. Perhaps you don't have it positioned back far enough. Try positioning it more underneath you than at an angle. You shouldn't need to have your legs spread too far apart; just enough to position it in place. When holding your GoGirl, use your thumb and middle finger stretching from front to back. Simply "cup" GoGirl in position against your body. It's key to have a solid seal on the back end so be sure you add a bit more pressure on that point when holding it in place. Best not to hold GoGirl on the sides because if too much pressure is applied, it can collapse and break open that back seal. You'll find that it's not necessary to use "force" to seal -- it's just getting it in that right position with just the right amount of pressure. And practice makes perfect! That said, customer feedback is always appreciated and taken into consideration.

Thanks again Becky, and happy holidays!

-Sarah

We're excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series!  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email your GoGirl Story to info@go-girl.com.  We will post a new story each week. Today Jolly Rogers from Texas shares her GoGirl story:


Hi Sarah,

My GoGirl just arrived in the mail this afternoon (right as we were coming home from a camping trip. Bummer!). GoGirl is so easy, I used it right the first time. And my four-year-old daughter is happy she can go like her brother now :) We both can't wait to use it out in the wilderness.

Thanks for this unique, awesome product!!

Jocelyn



Hi Jocelyn,

Thank you so much for your email and I'm glad to hear that you love your GoGirl! And as a mother of both a son and daughter, I can understand how important leveling the playing field can be!

Always love to hear that your first time using it was a success! Might be a good idea to have your daughter practice a time or two in the shower before taking the show on the road. :)

Thanks again and happy holidays!

-Sarah

We're excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series!  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email your GoGirl Story to info@go-girl.com.  We will post a new story each week. Today Jolly Rogers from Texas shares her GoGirl story:


Hi Sarah,

Thank you for making this GoGirl! I work as a flagger outside in Texas and somtimes there isn't enough coverage to use the bathroom while on the job. Now that it's cold, I don't have to fuss with my coveralls; I just use GoGirl! It's so simple, quick and easy to use!

Thanks again!
-Jolly Rogers



Hi Jolly!

I'm so glad to hear that GoGirl has been helpful for you while out there on the job. Thanks so much for sharing your story!

Sarah

Good Morning Sarah!

I am an undergraduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I am majoring in Mass Communications, with my concentration in creative advertising. My professor issued an assignment asking each student to create an ad campaign for a product of our choice.

I chose to create an ad campaign for a product I have been interested in since last semester, the GoGirl! Thank you so much for having your media resources available for growing advertising students like me, it totally helps (p.s. Your logos and branding are amazing).

I have a 2 weeks to complete my campaign, and am totally excited to see what I can create from inspiration of GoGirl.

Thanks,
Alana Robinson


Hi Alana,

Thanks for sharing this! I'm so excited to hear that you chose GoGirl as a model/inspiration for ad campaign project. We'd love to hear how it turns out - Keep me posted!

Sarah

Check out this great review of GoGirl posted by Robyn, blogger for www.dijukno.com. Thanks Robyn!

Sleeping Comfortably At Camp
September 30, 2011

Dijukno you should pee if you feel the urge when you are sleeping in cold weather? Holding it in requires your body to waste energy trying to heat up the water in your bladder. Getting out of your warm sleeping bag to put on boots and venturing half clothed into the snow to pee is annoying. To avoid exposing yourself to the elements use a pee bottle. If you sleep in a bivy sack a pee bottle may be a mandatory accessory. Avoid these problems by using a pee bottle such as an old,wide mouth, BPA Nalgene bottle with a secure cap. Get a yellow one, or mark it with a Sharpie with visual and tactile cues to label the bottle and cap. Use duct tape or wrap to help you distinguish it in the dark. Needless to say,when using a pee bottle inside your tent or sleeping bag, accuracy and a consistent approach are key. Keep the bottle where it won't freeze before you get a chance to empty it in the morning. Did I mention it should have a secure cap?

For the ladies, you might try a GoGirl interface to a pee bottle. A GoGirl is a female urination device that allows females to pee while standing up (or kneeing). It's discreet, it's hygienic and it is reusable: just store it in the plastic bag, and clean it later with soap and water.

According to instructions, just adjust your clothing and hold the GoGirl gently against your body to form a seal. Aim and urinate. A moment or two of pre-heating inside your jacket or sleeping could be advisable. After your trip clean the bottle with bleach,rinse well and let it air dry, preferably in sunlight.

For other outdoor product reviews and tips/info on hiking, camping, fitness, mountaineering, survival and more visit www.dijukno.com

Hi Sarah,

I've read the "How To Use" article but I still don't understand if GoGirl  can be used more than once on an outing, without washing and sterilizing. Wouldn't you be just carrying around germs and odor, in which case, at the next use, just transferring those germs to yourself?

-Linda



Hi Linda,

Thanks for your email and you ask a good question! GoGirl is made from medical grade silicone and will withstand use after use without the concern of it breaking down (even in extreme weather conditions, hot or cold). Our silicone is water and germ resistant and with a good "shake" after use, you'll see that it practically beads dry (some give a little squirt with a water bottle to rinse). Then, place in the provided storage bag, tuck it away and wash with soap and water when you're able to.

The next time you venture out and think you may need GoGirl more than once, my suggestion is to simply tuck away in a fresh zip-lock sandwich bag with a fresh tissue. It certainly has proven to be another solution for us ladies to be able to "do our thing" while maintaining our dignity! :)

Thanks again!
Sarah

Tara, a blogger from Austin, Texas posted a fabulous review of GoGirl earlier this week. Check it out!

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2011

One day after visiting the 1000th disgusting bathroom of my lifetime, I thought "this should be easier." I had an idea for something grande. An idea that would save all the poor women of America from having to get up close and personal with the icky toilet seats. To put it as delicately as possible, my normal bathroom procedure when I'm out is by no means quick and involves a lot of toilet paper. Poor trees. I feel like in the past I've needed to line the toilet seats with several layers of toilet paper to feel safe enough to even hover. I'm not an extreme germaphobe but I do easily get grossed out by bathrooms. Especially when they're anything less than the spitting image of sparkling.

So imagine my delight (and disappointment that I hadn't thought of it first!) when I was searching for a way for women to pee more effectively on Google one day and came across GoGirl's Female Urination Device. I pondered over it for months and then the opportunity arose to do a review on it. Yay! To put it mildly, I'm thrilled to death that I'm getting to try it out for you all. At first glance you may find it somewhat intimidating. I promise you, it's not. It's simple, easy-to-clean and a blast to use! This is a must-have for my purse these days. It's very small, discreet and incredible easy to clean with soap and water.

GoGirl is great to have in every day life but imagine the possibilities as far as outdoor activities. No more getting your bum in the bushes as you "pop-a-squat" in the woods. It's made out of "flexible, medical grade silicone" which can even be boiled! That's a hearty little device right there. You have the choice of using one occasionally for camping trips and such and throwing it away after use or using it consistently and cleaning it. Your choice!

If you decide to give a GoGirl a try, please let me know what you think!
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To read entire post or to explore Tara's Blog, "Born this Weigh" go to: www.bornthisweigh.com

Hello Ladies! I hope everyone is off to a great beginning of fall. From this part of the country (Minnesota!) - colors are in full bloom, well, actually, with all the winds, many of the leaves are in piles along side the streets, but STILL, my most favorite time of year! Not too hot, not too cold!

I'm so excited to share with all of you that GoGirl continues to grow at a steady pace and is proudly on the shelves in over 750 U.S. Retail stores and shipping to 28 countries. Each day we feel like we are getting one step closer to the big guys, major chain stores, (Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc) as well as major health care facilities. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN has taken us in, seeing all the benefits that GoGirl can bring to all their orthopedic patients (this truly is a life savor for those who've had hip/knee surgery!).

I will be bringing GoGirl to the Phoenix Ultimate Women's Expo, Oct 22-23. If any of you are in the area, please do stop by! I hear this is a major women's shopping extravaganza!

Also, thanks to everyone who has contacted me sharing their GoGirl "stories" and those who are just simply excited about the product! I love hearing from all of you - I never get tired of talking about it! Really!

Thanks for all of your support to help get GoGirl up and off the ground. I couldn't have done this alone!

Hope to see you in Phoenix!

Cheers! :)
Sarah

GoGirl was featured on KSTP's "Minnesota Made" series earlier this week:



MN Made Product Means No Bathroom, No Problem

It may sound strange, but it has found success. A product that allows women to stand up and use the bathroom was created right here in Minnesota.

It was started by an Edina couple who found a niche. Their product, 'GoGirl' allows women who are active such as hunters, fishermen and runners to go to the bathroom standing up.

The couple won't reveal exact sales numbers, but say word of mouth about the product has caused sales to skyrocket. It is now sold in more than 400 stores and in 28 countries.

With the help of a Minnetonka doctor, Sarah Dillion and her husband, Tim started selling Go Girl on their website in 2009.

Dillion says good marketing and financial people are key when launching a new product.

The Go Girls are very excited to continue our GoGirl Story Series.  We're calling all you lovely ladies to share your GoGirl stories with us: times when you needed us, thought of us, or used us.  Email us at info@go-girl.com to participate.  We will post a new story each week.

Today Lisa from Minneapolis, MN shares her GoGirl Story:  

Hi Sarah,

Wow!!! This worked great... In the summer when we are out fishing it is pretty easy to "go" because you can get in the water. Went fishing this past weekend and that was not an option though. The water was 60 degrees - burrrrrrr! GoGirl was fabulous.

Thanks so much!!!

-Lisa



Hi Lisa,

Thank you for sharing your story! I'm so glad to hear that GoGirl came in handy on your fishing trip and you didn't have to get in that freezing cold water!
Kind regards,

Sarah

Hello Sarah,

I just received my GoGirl in the mail a few days ago and I would like to thank you for your part in making this available to any woman who wants it. I don't usually send this type of email, but I find that the personal freedom that comes with using GoGirl warrants a big thanks - Keep up your good work!

Deborah


Hi Deborah,

I absolutely agree with you that GoGirl provides a new kind of freedom for women. Thanks so much for your positive feedback and encouraging words. They are truly appreciated!

Kind regards,

Sarah

Dear Sarah,

Great product!!! I wish I would have had one when I went to big parties in college that were in a field in the middle of no where or when I was building my house out in the sticks and had to pee in the woods! The only thing that could be improved is the cap of the container. After using it and then trying to put it back in the container, regardless of how tight I roll it up and try to compact it, the cap doesn't stay on very well. Maybe a screw on cap or one that clicks like those on a prescription medicine bottle?

Kelly


Hi Kelly,

Thanks for your email and compliments on the GoGirl! I know exactly what you mean about how women in college need these. (I'm thinking of vending machines on Campus - wouldn't that be great?!) I'm glad you asked that question. I agree, after using the GoGirl, it can be a tight squeeze getting it back in the tube. Here's my suggestion: Keep your GoGirl in a zip-lock sandwich bag. When you're packing up to go out, just fold in half, toss in a baggie, (don't forget to add a fresh tissue) - a much easier process. So after you use it, just give a good shake and back in the baggie it goes. Super simple!

Thanks again, Kelly!

Sarah