Apparatus and methods for receiving discharged urine

A method for transporting urine away from the body, the method comprising:

• positioning a receptacle of a urine collection device to abut one or more regions about a penis of a user with the penis at least partially within an interior volume defined by the receptacle, the receptacle including at least one channel, a passage formed within the receptacle, and an outlet in fluid communication with the passage;
• positioning an elongate member of the urine collection device between the legs of the user and a substantially planar surface of a distal end region of the elongate member between a support structure supporting the user and at least one of a buttocks of the user or a lower back of the user, the elongate member extending from the receptacle opposite to the outlet and having a curved portion between the substantially planar surface and the receptacle with the elongated member extending between the thighs of the user and at least proximate to the perineum of the user, the elongate member retaining the receptacle of the urine collection device in a fixed position to retain the receptacle over the penis of the user without an adhesive or strap;
• receiving urine within the receptacle of the urine collection device;
• directing the urine, using at least one channel formed within the receptacle of the urine collection device, to the passage within the receptacle of the urine collection device;
• and
• removing the urine from the receptacle through the passage and the outlet.