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It's Not Just Trans People Who Hate Public Bathrooms
Let’s be honest: public washrooms are a space that a lot of us, whether trans or not, deeply dislike. Between the giant gaps around stall doors, the total lack of auditory privacy, and the strange amount of eye contact it’s somehow possible to make while peeing, it often feels like public bathroom design completely ignores how uncomfortable the experience actually is for the people using them.
This week, El and Kai dive into the one room we all seem to collectively hate. They unpack the history behind modern public washroom design, why so many bathrooms prioritize cost and maintenance over privacy and comfort, and how conversations around trans-inclusive washrooms are starting to reshape the way people think about public spaces more broadly.
They discuss:
• Why so many bathroom stalls have those huge gaps, and why they became standard in the first place
• How a lack of visual and auditory privacy can turn an awkward experience into something genuinely stressful for trans and non-binary people
• The emotional labour, safety calculations, and health risks that can come with navigating public washrooms
• Why some people avoid public bathrooms altogether
• Practical ways organizations can improve privacy and comfort without needing a massive renovation budget
• Why better washroom design benefits far more people than many realize
Whether you work in design, run an organization, or you’re simply someone who has ever hung a coat over a stall gap for a tiny bit of privacy, this episode explores what happens when we start designing public spaces around actual human experience instead of just efficiency.
Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit Follow on Spotify, Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and leave us a 5-star review to help more allies find these vital conversations!
Connect with us online:
🌐 Website: www.TransFocus.ca
✉️ Email: [email protected]
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By TransFocusLet’s be honest: public washrooms are a space that a lot of us, whether trans or not, deeply dislike. Between the giant gaps around stall doors, the total lack of auditory privacy, and the strange amount of eye contact it’s somehow possible to make while peeing, it often feels like public bathroom design completely ignores how uncomfortable the experience actually is for the people using them.
This week, El and Kai dive into the one room we all seem to collectively hate. They unpack the history behind modern public washroom design, why so many bathrooms prioritize cost and maintenance over privacy and comfort, and how conversations around trans-inclusive washrooms are starting to reshape the way people think about public spaces more broadly.
They discuss:
• Why so many bathroom stalls have those huge gaps, and why they became standard in the first place
• How a lack of visual and auditory privacy can turn an awkward experience into something genuinely stressful for trans and non-binary people
• The emotional labour, safety calculations, and health risks that can come with navigating public washrooms
• Why some people avoid public bathrooms altogether
• Practical ways organizations can improve privacy and comfort without needing a massive renovation budget
• Why better washroom design benefits far more people than many realize
Whether you work in design, run an organization, or you’re simply someone who has ever hung a coat over a stall gap for a tiny bit of privacy, this episode explores what happens when we start designing public spaces around actual human experience instead of just efficiency.
Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to hit Follow on Spotify, Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and leave us a 5-star review to help more allies find these vital conversations!
Connect with us online:
🌐 Website: www.TransFocus.ca
✉️ Email: [email protected]
➡️ Have feedback for us? Fill in this short survey: https://podcastsurvey.scoreapp.com/
Join us on social media: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok | Threads | Facebook