I have a cisgender, female friend who is uncomfortable with public bathrooms because she presents in a non-stereotypical manner. That is, she has a shaved head, a large frame, and is a police officer - so her uniform is masculine. She has been asked why she's in the women's bathroom on several unpleasant occasions...and she's cisgender and female and going to the female bathroom.
Trans* individuals really have a hard time with choosing a public restroom. Especially pre- and non- surgical trans* persons. Think of the MTF who still has a visible adam's apple or the FTM who has to use a Stand-to-Pee prosthetic.
Or, in my case, my breasts are just in the way - even bound.
So where are we supposed to pee when we're in public?
If only the Ally McBeal bathroom from the Cage and Fish Law Firm were everywhere.
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