• arcine@jlai.lu
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    23 days ago

    We need to build bathrooms differently.

    Only one main room with sinks ; completely closed stalls with actual walls ; no urinals.

    Edit : and also PLEASE put a coat hanger in there ! I dont want to have to choose between holding my coat in my arms, or dropping it on the toilet’s floor…

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      22 days ago

      Don’t forget a box to throw menstrual pads into!

      Imho, the ideal bathroom should have:

      • Enough space (1 by 1.5 m, 2.5 m tall), fully enclosed stall.
      • A sit-down toilet
      • A box to throw menstrual pads into
      • A toilet brush for cleaning
      • A coat hanger at eye height
      • Plenty of toilet paper, duh

      As an accessibility, cleanliness, and efficiency bonus, you could also add for bigger and/or public toilets:

      • Lowered seat, shuttable arm rests
      • Foldable changing tables
      • Hand cream to clean hands (or a proper sink, not a tiny ass one; the towel should be above the sink. Also, if it’s a sink, it shouldn’t be in an inconvenient spot).
      • The lights turn on when the door is locked, and turn off only when the door is unlocked.
      • Toilets clean themselves.
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      23 days ago

      Or, as I’ve seen multiple times already, have some stalls with urinals in them.

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      22 days ago

      Had this in a hotel in new York for their shared bathrooms they let me used when I grabbed my bags after checkout.

      Absolutely fucking adore the concept, esp. as a trans lady.

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      23 days ago

      Been saying this for years. Couldn’t agree more.

      Changing the way bathrooms are built can be better for everyone. Changing rooms in gyms too. Let’s make these areas more private.