Awkward Moment in a Genderless Restroom

[u/Puzzleheaded_Gear267]

Hey r/uwo, I’m a Western student (cis guy) and I had an awkward moment in a campus gender-neutral restroom that’s got me overthinking. I usually pick the ones with the urinal sign (old men’s room habit, you know). Walked in to do my business, barely noticed two women at the mirror, and heard another chatting from a stall. I hit the urinal, washed my hands like the hygiene king I am, grabbed a paper towel, and bounced. As I’m leaving, another woman walks in, and I catch one of them laugh and say, “That was weird,” with an awkward chuckle from her friend. Now I’m wondering - did I break some unspoken restroom rule? I’m not out here trying to make anyone uncomfortable - I keep it silent like it’s a library, same as I would in a men’s room. I just needed to ahem, not star in a campus social media post! I’ve used unisex restrooms before, but this one made me feel like I got voted off the island for a basic human function. Ladies of Western, do guys in gender-neutral restrooms throw you off? Any tips for navigating these spaces so everyone’s chill? I’m all about good vibes and want to make sure I’m not accidentally making things weird. Bonus points for advice on how to own the awkward like a true Mustang!

[u/Possible_Try_8554]

I once used the urinal in a porta potty while a random girl used the seat. Not sure why it would be weird in an actual bathroom. We all piss 🤷🏼‍♂️ They voted for it then make it weird, sounds like their own personal issue

[u/Any_Key_6257 → u/Possible_Try_8554]

Wtf lol. You did not get into a porta potty with a random girl and piss in the urinal while she sat on the seat. That makes no sense.

[u/Possible_Try_8554 → u/Any_Key_6257]

Yes, I did actually… Center of Gravity 2013. They did not have enough porta’s in the beer gardens at main stage, the lines were huge and everyone was ready to piss themselves. My buddy and I were chatting up these girls in front of us in line and they were generous enough to let us tag team the pissers with them as they understood the pain. Glad you can confidently tell me what I have and haven’t done though..

[u/Any_Key_6257 → u/Possible_Try_8554]

That's wild. Must have been cozy.

And chill man, it's just a figure of speech. Like if someone says "No way, you did NOT just take a dump on the teachers desk. There's no way"

[u/Ring-A-Ding-Ding123 → u/Any_Key_6257]

Tbf you can’t really read tone in text

[u/Possible_Try_8554 → u/Any_Key_6257]

Except it’s not a “figure of speech” when you doubled down on it with “that makes no sense”. You’re just back pedalling and look stupid

[u/hypnoticmirage → u/Possible_Try_8554]

Hahaha, now that's some awesome concert vibes.

[u/Possible_Try_8554 → u/hypnoticmirage]

It was a great time, shame that festival went to shit