Shoot me if I'm wrong but I don't think there is an actual LAW that forbids crossbathrooming?
Wait, then again I'm sure there is one in some stupid backward state.
Ok go ahead and shoot me.
You just reminded me of the scene in 'Cabaret' where this happens to Michael York.It was certainly disconcerting for him! :smile:
That's what I thought. Not to mention the men's room is not usually a place where you see someone powdering their nose. I wonder which restroom Eddie Izzard uses when he's dressed as a woman?Would a man dressed as a woman want to use a urinal? Wouldn't that destroy the illusion for him?
Actually, I mentioned that in the other thread and no one really confirmed it for me. I was also under the impression that it was against the law.
To be honest, the more I read, the more I realize that despite a bit of discomfort for a few people, those who crossdress may benifit from being allowed to use the women's bathroom.
I suppose the question is, can women be ok with the idea of sharing a bathroom with men dressed as women?
What about the woman with androgynous looks who gets chased out of the women's room, mistaken for a man?
So, here's the big can of worms: I think his explanation is a cop-out. You say that his decision is based on the fact that he "looks like a woman". I know plenty of folks who are androgynous enough that they "look like" their opposite gender, and they use their own restrooms. There's clearly more to it than just looks. I'm inferring he wants to pass as a woman as well, and entering the men's room would blow his cover.
Sure. And one day, I can choose to wear my dress with the green sequins, or my dress with the black sequins. Simple free will is all that's implied.
The issue then is, does a cross-dressing man violate expectations when he enters their restroom? Yes, but he would also violate expectations if he entered the men's restroom. We're not far enough along in our acceptance of transpeople to deal with either possibility in a healthy way.
So, here's the big can of worms: I think his explanation is a cop-out. You say that his decision is based on the fact that he "looks like a woman". I know plenty of folks who are androgynous enough that they "look like" their opposite gender, and they use their own restrooms. There's clearly more to it than just looks. I'm inferring he wants to pass as a woman as well, and entering the men's room would blow his cover.
and what about women cross dressing? should they be treated the same as male cross dressers? I do question if they would use the urinals.
How would a woman use a urinal?![]()
There are all sorts of options, including a prosthetic penis that you can pee through. They come in all shapes and sizes.
Transgender people can be born either sex and wherever there's a market, products will be made to supply it.
Any time, Tasha. In case you're curious, here's a link:
Pack and Pee, Metoidioplasty Pack and Pee, Pantstuffer, Chest Binding, FTM Sexual Prostheses, Phalloplasty Prosthesis, FTM Harnesses
I did some research for a recent documentary about a young F>M, and that was one of the sites that came up. It's amazing the lengths people will go to to blend in, and that's just the beginning.
I know this sounds a bit crass, but I'm glad my body fits my gender identity! I can't help but sympathise with people who don't feel they belong in their own bodies.