Re: Level of comfort while using public bathrooms
My bathroom habits are very much like Muslim Queen's. I totally avoid using public bathrooms. I even hate to step in to fix myself and I try my best to stay away from bathrooms designated specially for the disabled. I'm a clean freak and I can't help it. :(
This reminds me... one of my friends at work is also a clean freak. I was quite surprised to see her using the bathroom at work on a regular basis. Anyway, she tells me she 'half-sits' when using bathrooms outside, so that way she's not really sitting on the seat. :p
I don't always feel the need to go because I drink very little water (or no more than 500-750mls), so usually it's not an issue for me. On odd occasions when I do feel the need, I try my best to hold it or go if it's a real emergency.
I also avoid using bathrooms at friends and relatives with the exception of close relatives and friends who I know are clean freaks or have clean bathrooms. Otherwise, I wait till I get home to relieve myself.
Luckily my workplace has some sort of seat-sanitizer in every stall. However, I think I may start carrying Lysol disinfectant wipes to wipe the seats when using public bathrooms.
MehnazQ, I don't really observe what others do in the bathroom, but it's often a common sight to see other Muslim women carrying water bottles to the bathroom. :)