Alternatives to observed urine specimen collection for individuals who self-report paruresis include unobserved collections in a dry room, testing of hair specimens, sweat testing with a patch, and blood testing (Test for Drugs of Abuse 2002). These alternatives preclude the need for futile attempts to differentiate inmates with true paruresis from those who fabricate complaints." Popular culture
The condition has been occasionally portrayed in popular culture, sometimes for comedic effect or parody. Examples of this include:

In the 2005 comedy Waiting..., a nerdy character with paruresis is one of many bathroom jokes. In 2015, the International Paruresis Association protested a DirecTV ad starring Rob Lowe that portrayed a paruretic as goofy, wearing a fanny pack, and having his hair parted in the middle. In the American sitcom The Big Bang Theory the character Penny is revealed to suffer from bladder shyness. See also
The Sound Princess

References
External links
International Paruresis Association
United Kingdom Paruresis Trust (UKPT)
Phenoxymethylpenicillin, also known as penicillin V (PcV) and penicillin VK, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, and cellulitis. It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever and to prevent infections following removal of the spleen. It is given by mouth.Side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. It is not recommended in those with a history of penicillin allergy. It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy. It is in the penicillin and beta lactam family of medications. It usually results in bacterial death.Phenoxymethylpenicillin was first made in 1948 by Eli Lilly. : 121  It is on the World Health Organizations List of Essential Medicines. It is available as a generic medication. In 2017, it was the 242nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than two million prescriptions. Medical uses
Specific uses for phenoxymethylpenicillin include:
Infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
Tonsillitis
Pharyngitis
Skin infections
Anthrax (mild uncomplicated infections)
Lyme disease (early stage in pregnant women or young children)
Rheumatic fever (primary and secondary prophylaxis)
Streptococcal skin infections
Spleen disorders (pneumococcal infection prophylaxis)
Initial treatment for dental abscesses
Moderate-to-severe gingivitis (with metronidazole)
Avulsion injuries of teeth (as an alternative to tetracycline)
Blood infection prophylaxis in children with sickle cell disease.Penicillin V is sometimes used in the treatment of odontogenic infections. It is less active than benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) against Gram-negative bacteria.