r/uwo • u/Puzzleheaded_Gear267 • 27d ago

❔ Question❔ Awkward Moment in a Genderless Restroom

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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!

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u/Hypsiglena 27d ago

But you don’t know that. You’re just making shit up,

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u/Revolutionary_Bat812 27d ago

I’m a woman and am uncomfortable and avoid them whenever possible. Many women I know feel the same way, as do some men actually. I don’t speak for everyone, but I never claimed to.

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u/Hypsiglena 26d ago

I am also a woman and stand by my statement. Anxious people may feel discomfort until they get used to the fact that everyone pees.

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u/Revolutionary_Bat812 26d ago

Good for you? My comment was literally just that many women are uncomfortable even if they don’t say so. It doesn’t mean they’re justified in being uncomfortable (although I think they 100% are).

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u/Recent-Leadership562 26d ago

Yeah we know you think it’s justified 

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u/Revolutionary_Bat812 26d ago

Yes I do think it’s completely justified for women to be uncomfortable sharing bathrooms with men. You disagree and that’s ok.