how to use a public toilet?
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Alcohol gel (anti-bacterial gel) or small can of Lysol spray used on the seat, use paper (clean it up, as well, don't make it worse for the rest of us), use the gel on your hands after you wash them and have left.  Use a paper to open the door (some people don't wash their hands).  Use paper to turn on and off the sink.  Roll out some paper before you wash your hands so you don't have to handle the paper dispenser after washing your hands.\n\nSeem extreme?  Not when you've taken first aid from a microbiologist!  Scary stuff.  At the same time, I have a newborn daughter who has virutally no immune system (being new and all).  For her, I take EVERY precaution.
199122
Everyone has their own comfortable position, but try standing by the toilet, put one foot up on the toilet and slowly ease the tampon in. It's important that you relax, or your body will just push it out. If all else fails, read the instruction booklet in the box for suggestions.
602562
Just sit down. The odds of getting any kind of illness or infection from a toilet seat is like 1 in a billion. People are so germaphobic these days!
1051609
actually i just watched a thing on t.v. about germs. they said bathrooms are okay and that although they are dirty, as long as you are not licking your hands afterward, you have nothing to worry about really.  their advice was:  always wear shoes,  go in the very first stall (less people use ones closer to the doors),  unless you can visibly SEE something gross on the toilet seat -it is OK to sit on it, even without a seat cover,  and wash your hands with soap for minimum of 20 seconds (sing the ABC's in your head while washing to do it for the right amount of time).  The germ people actually said that shopping carts from grocery stores fail more health/hygeine inspections than most public bathrooms!!! But no one thinks twice about touching a shopping cart handle.  They tested one and found all sorts of viruses and bacteria including poo. So never, never take free food samples from the grocery store without sanitizing, or your likely to get sick from it. \n\n  \nI don't mind public bathrooms unless they are really, really gross. You always hear horror stories about people who contract diseases from public bathrooms, but I think they are few and far between. I've never known (or met anyone who has known) anyone who has gotten medical problems from a public bathroom....\nIn Switzerland (i think) an artist created a fully functional bathroom on a street corner. it's walls are two-way mirrors. So people on the street just see a mirror, but from the inside you can see everything outside. So you're basically doing your business in front of everyone, but they can't see you.  Apparently no one uses it because it's so strange and they get anxiety about it. Talk about public bathrooms.... haha.
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Well, you can step outside for some "fresh air", excuse yourself to the bathroom...or (this option not for the faint of hart) lie on your back, throw your legs up in the air, grab a lighter, light it and stick it next to your butt, fart and shoot a flame out your butt. Keep in mind you need the right crowd for this...I suggest a crowd of drunks. Keep in mind I've only observed this...not actually participated.
1009484
Something you'd find in a toilet in a public bathroom
936006
there are a number of things that i hate, people picking their noses, coughing without covering their mouths, spitting in the street and not washing their hands after using the toilet. But the worst thing is going to use a public toilet and it is disgusting in there. Don't people know how to use a toilet or to flush after they used it. I bet they don't do this in their own toilet at home.
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Who sits in a public toilet bathroom and why?  ?????\nIf you have to go...what do you do???????? Hang from the walls of the stall and hope for good aim????
358152
Stretch the material being tested across a toilet bowl, then put down the seat.  When someone uses the convenience, they will be happy to inform you about the permeability factor, though their descriptive terms may be subjective.
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Well, politely excuse yourself and find a nearest restroom.  Even if it is a public bathroom, its ok.  Bowel movements are an everyday part of life!  If it is at another person's house there are two things you can do: \n\na)if you know the person well either go ahead and use their toilet. \n\nor B) If you know them well and are close but you're still unsure.  Pull the friend/host over and quietly mention your problem and ask if there is an alternate bathroom you could use.  I have irritable bowel syndrom and I know quite well how it feels to be in (shall we say) precarious situations like that.
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So you're not afraid of toilets?  Just public toilets?  And why just public toilets?  Was it that your brother did this to you in/at a public toilet?  I think more info would be needed to accuratly offer advice.  But, for now, perhaps just realizing that you're older now and that the same thing isnt going to happen again is all you need to overcome this.  Because, really, what are the odds you'll fall into a public toilet AND to have your brother repeatedly flush it, yes?
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Keep your own food, etc, take turns buying the toilet paper. Spell out the cleaning chores (sweeping, vacuuming) before you move in, i.e. do it together every few days, but always clean up after yourself, like when you cook.
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hold it on as long as u can, BUT......... if u can`t stand for it anymore, i have 3 solution\n1st, find a bottle or plastic, and do it in a very seceret place, where there aren`t any people\n2nd, ask to the people where to find bathrooms\n3rd, knocked somebody`s house and ask them to lend their toilet\n\nthanks
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I have sprinkled the seat before, but that is because seat cover or not my tushy is not touching any public restroom toilet.  I do agree that it is only courteous to dry it.  My office restroom even provides Lysol so we go one above that and even disinfect.
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most of them use little mini plungers most people use for their toilet. they tie them to their feet and there you go..
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yes they have to supply a portable toilet\nyou could contact the building department and or code enforcement
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they never use toilet paper. they consider wiping filthy. they instead wash whenever they do #2. public toilets in many mid-eastern countries have a hose and nozzle near them.