% Bathrooms

Trans women
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Women pay more attention to each other in bathroom areas, compared to
men. This is something to keep in mind.

It's pretty much the same thing as going in a men's bathroom. It
doesn't matter whether you pass or not, either.

If you have a masculine voice, you should try not to speak while using
the bathroom. This is for your public safety. We don't say this to
comfort cis women, although it is generally good not to discomfort
people, especially since some cis women may be ignorant (but not
hostile) and may be scared about seeing you there. Just be careful. This
is also for your own comfort.

It's mostly about self-confidence, otherwise you will find very little
difference. One thing you will notice, however, is the distinct lack of
stand-to-pee urinals in female bathrooms. You may also find that that
there are more cubicles than in a men's bathroom.

NOTE: trans women are subject to more violence than trans men, and are
viewed much more negatively compared to trans men. You need to be
careful when using bathrooms. **But, please do not be discouraged by
this message. It's not as bad as you think. You might get the odd look,
but otherwise you will be fine. A general piece of advice is to \*only\*
use female bathrooms if you're presenting as a woman. If you're in guy
mode, then do not use female bathrooms at all.**

Trans men
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You have an advantage here, in that not only can you more easily pass
(compared to trans women), but men also don't pay as much attention to
each other in toilet areas compared to women.

Most male bathrooms have cubicles, so you can still use those. But, if
you want to stand to pee, you will likely make a mess unless you've had
bottom surgery. If you haven't had the surgery, you can use a
stand-to-pee device, which goes over your vagina, and has a tube for
your urine to travel though.

Non-binary
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We can't offer advice here, for places that have male/female bathrooms.
You should use your best judgment.

Generally, we believe that bathrooms should be unisex or gender neutral
everywhere, but this is currently not the case in most countries.

