Quote Originally Posted by Veronica27 View Post
Have any of you ever heard the terms "paruresis" or "parcopresis"? They refer to the psychological inability to perform the normal body functions of urination and bowel movements. These phobias are very real in many people and cover a wide range of triggers. Sometimes a person may be completely unaware of this problem, until confronted by their particular circumstances. Such phobias may not be so severe that they prevent a person from performing, but they non the less can make things extremely discomforting for them.
so this would be the same IF anyone came into the restroom. If a CD was there, one would assume you are in your stall and all you see are feet and someone going into another stall...you wouldn't know it was a certain gender. Not really a good argument to keep someone out of a public restroom

All I and several others here are emphasizing is that we should be considerate of the feelings of others,
We should always be considerate of other's feelings, I agree Now please tell me how we know those feelings in a public situation. You know I don't like using a public restroom but when nature calls...I go. I don't call ou as I enter "Hey are there any __________'s in here? Cuz I gotta go and you'll make me not be able to"

Let's show concern for others feelings, and emphasize what we can do to avoid such confrontational situations rather than expecting others to alter their ways.
Ah, the old, I'm sorry my feelings got in the way of your feelings. I am a lowlife, forgive me" Really?
After all, we are the ones who are behaving contrary to society's normal expectations.
Shall we revisit the racial and religious discrimination world of 40 years ago?
I liked Reine's reply because it shows that her SO displays concern for others and takes responsibility to tend to his own needs with as little disruption to others as possible.
I love Reine, she has been here as long or longer than I have and we have PM'ed several times. She is a sweetie and very intelligent person. However did you READ the post? Her SO doesn't like using public facilities even when NOT dressed...you opening line embodied I believe, so the clothing wasn't the reason or a very small part of the reason.

Being "Pee-shy" isn't a reason to keep others out of the restroom