Can we speak of toilets? Those open for the public to use. Specifically the design of them.
This all came to a head for me as I took our three year old GC to the loo recently. I opened the cubicle door to see that the door just cleared the toilet bowl. Tricky. I then manoeuvred small grandchild around the bowl into the corner and then squeezed myself in. There were no hooks for coats, bags etc.
Sorted GC out with the wee situation but struggled to pull up the layers of clothing in a confined space, avoiding touching the bowl or trailing stuff on the damp floor.
Used the facility myself. Was mid flow when GC decided to run free. Loo door swung open, several bystanders turned to look at the commotion as I rose from the loo, knickers at half mast, trying to grab the retreating grandchild's arm while simultaneously clutching the door.
Got the door shut. GC on the inside. Pulled up my knickers. Turned to see GC lifting the lid of the sanitary bin. Sigh
So, two things strike me.
1. I must have some seriously good bladder control to stop mid flow.
2. Why are toilets for the use of the public so badly designed and poky?
Even without a mini Houdini, using the loo outside the home is fraught with irritations.