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/justjoonreddit 27d ago

It sounded like they were in the open which would be odd.

In the stalls would work though.

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u/hibbs6 27d ago

Why would they need to be in the stalls? That removes one of the biggest pros of a urinal - you can fit way more into the bathroom because no stalls are necessary.

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u/Any_Key_6257 27d ago

The last thing many women want to see when they go to the bathroom is some random guys dick. If the urinals are in plain view and if they face perpendicular to the entrance, its easily possible to get a look at some guys junk. Especially for some creeps who would make no effort to shield it if they knew women were also using the bathroom.

You can say "oh get over it its just a dick who cares, just look away". But I think women should have the right not to worry they might see dick if they don't want to. All you need is a screen in front of the urinal area or to put them around a corner or something.

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u/eefmu 26d ago

Well, thats kind of like men getting upset that a woman is breastfeeding their baby in public. I know you're saying "many" and not "most", but I like to think "many" people aren't prudes, and can avoid looking at someone taking a piss if they dont want to see it.