Bathroom Etiquette

[JuliaVT]

I'm going to be traveling for a few days with a group of girls. Four girls will be in my room including me, two queen beds, two to a bed. No prob. I know that mornings are gonna be hectic tho, especially in the bathroom. I have no problem being naked around them, but how does everyone handle other, bodily functions? I guess I'd be okay with anything, so long as everyone else is too.

[Elysium]

Not quite what you asked about, but some general things to keep in mind when sharing a bathroom:
- Please don't leave your hair in the shower.
- Make sure to flush and wash your hands.
- Don't leave the counters/sinks a mess. Clean away toothpaste, etc.
- Take care with any and all menstrual products. Know what can be flushed and what cannot. If something cannot be flushed, be sure to wrap it well in toilet paper and dispose of it in a designated receptacle or in the garbage.
- For your own health, wear flip flops or something when showering.

As for other things, it kind of depends on the person. A lot of people prefer to poop privately, when nobody else is in the bathroom, and others don't really care. Most people don't care about peeing while other people are in the bathroom. Is this what you were asking about?

[JuliaVT]

Great advice! Thanks. If I can add one thing my parents taught me and my sister.....put your toothbrush in a cup or glass when you're done. Don't just leave it on the sink or counter. Who know what's been on there before!

Yeah, I was trying to be subtle, but that's what I was asking about. I don't have any trouble peeing, and I doubt any us of would. (Btw, we all know each other.) But I figure with four of us trying to shower, dry our hair, do makeup, etc., at the same time, somebody's gonna have to poop......probably all of us. Do we take turns in the bathroom or just go??? I'm okay with going in front of them, but I soooo don't wanna be the first and then find out I'm the only!

[Elysium]

Great advice! Thanks. If I can add one thing my parents taught me and my sister.....put your toothbrush in a cup or glass when you're done. Don't just leave it on the sink or counter. Who know what's been on there before!

Yeah, I was trying to be subtle, but that's what I was asking about. I don't have any trouble peeing, and I doubt any us of would. (Btw, we all know each other.) But I figure with four of us trying to shower, dry our hair, do makeup, etc., at the same time, somebody's gonna have to poop......probably all of us. Do we take turns in the bathroom or just go??? I'm okay with going in front of them, but I soooo don't wanna be the first and then find out I'm the only!
Hmmm, there's no real established etiquette that I've found. Do whatever you're comfortable doing. Your friends might be thinking the exact same thing you are. Everybody does it!

[Just JT]

Just look around tha bathroom before you leave and ask yourself if you’d be ok walking into this bathroom after someone else used it. If not, change it

[JuliaVT]

Just look around tha bathroom before you leave and ask yourself if you’d be ok walking into this bathroom after someone else used it. If not, change it

What bathroom?
Leave from where?
Don't we all kinda use the bathroom after someone else?
Change what?

Sorry......just trying to understand the connection between my question and your response.

[azurzg]

I do not mind sharing a bathroom with friends. I am even OK with then using it while I'm in the shower (example: I don't mind if someone is brushing their teeth while I shower). However, I absolutely need my peace when taking a shit. I don't want anyone near (I don't want anyone to be able to see me or hear me) while I shit.

Also, I think it is very important to clean up after useing the bathroom, especially the toilet, the shower and the sink.

[NudistFun]

I'm going to be traveling for a few days with a group of girls. Four girls will be in my room including me, two queen beds, two to a bed. No prob. I know that mornings are gonna be hectic tho, especially in the bathroom. I have no problem being naked around them, but how does everyone handle other, bodily functions? I guess I'd be okay with anything, so long as everyone else is too.

Nudity is A-OK.. but when you are using the potty other than peeing always warn everyone and close the door. Pretty simple

[JuliaVT]

Yeah, I just know that we're all going to be in the bathroom at once and it's gonna be pretty hard to ask everyone else to stop what they're doing and get out. I'm totally comfortable with it. My sister is just slightly older than me and we grew up sharing a bathroom. It was never and still isn't a big deal to us. We both know we do it (everybody poops!) and you don't actually see anything, so no biggie. Even in a public restroom, you often know who's in the stall and can hear what they're doing -- you might be next to them peeing and you might even be chatting it up. Only thing is you can't see and there's really nothing TO see. I'll be naked with these girls anyway so there's not a lot to hide. I'm just concerned that I'll be the first one to go and no one else will follow. Then I'll just fell silly. Should I take the lead? Or will it be too rad for the others? That's why I asked the question.

[skittlesh]

Our general toilet etiquette was everyone had allotted shower time which they should also use to brush testy and stuff actually going to the toilet if you needed a poop then go but if you can use the hotels toilets not the rooms

[jamie_n5]

Looks like you know what to do and are all prepared. Hope all goes well and all of you have a great time.

[Just JT]

JuliaVT
What bathroom? Any bathroom you are in, use or male a mess in
Leave from where? The same bathroom
Don't we all kinda use the bathroom after someone else? Yes we do
Change what? The mess you made

Just a basic respect thing. Leave the bathroom in at least the same condition as you got it in

[JuliaVT]

Looks like you know what to do and are all prepared. Hope all goes well and all of you have a great time.

Yea, if we do shifts it should work out okay. If not, I'll just take the lead like it's no big deal. My guess is that the others will feel the same. And seriously, its not that shocking.

[Harrier]

Honestly when ever I travel and share the room with 3 other guys there is always one guy who is the ass. Make sure you aren't the ass. By ass i mean messy, stinky, and takes too long in the shower. Usually the other 3 are ok (including me). I imagine girls are even worst than boys in that they take longer for everything and they have more stuff so it's easier to be messy. But relax and don't over think it and have fun!!!

[NewLeafsFan]

Not quite what you asked about, but some general things to keep in mind when sharing a bathroom:
- Please don't leave your hair in the shower.
- Make sure to flush and wash your hands.
- Don't leave the counters/sinks a mess. Clean away toothpaste, etc.
- Take care with any and all menstrual products. Know what can be flushed and what cannot. If something cannot be flushed, be sure to wrap it well in toilet paper and dispose of it in a designated receptacle or in the garbage.
- For your own health, wear flip flops or something when showering.

As for other things, it kind of depends on the person. A lot of people prefer to poop privately, when nobody else is in the bathroom, and others don't really care. Most people don't care about peeing while other people are in the bathroom. Is this what you were asking about?

This covers it. I'm not sure of exactly what 'bodily functions' you are most concerned about. If it's your period, as a guy, I have no advice to offer.

[kro814]

On any group trips like this, everyone takes a turn using the bathroom. Alone.