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Oct 26, 2007 | 10:48 pm

ryman554

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toilets without seats

So I see the "showers without curtains" thread -- so how about those toilets without seats I saw in Italy?

A) what's the point?
B) Um... how do you use those?

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:19 pm

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Originally Posted by ryman554

So I see the "showers without curtains" thread -- so how about those toilets without seats I saw in Italy?

A) what's the point?
B) Um... how do you use those?

Maybe you have to hover.

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:41 pm

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Howabout..

holes in the ground like one sees in Asia? Gives a whole new meaning to calf pain.....

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:53 pm

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Hover is the answer. Very tough if your GI system is not firing on all four cylinders.

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:53 pm

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Originally Posted by ryman554

So I see the "showers without curtains" thread -- so how about those toilets without seats I saw in Italy?

A) what's the point?
B) Um... how do you use those?

I've encountered these in several countries and are usually in more public type of restrooms. So my guess is that they are "easier" to clean. Like maybe the whole place is just hosed down or something. And if you are a woman, you just have to hope your quads can handle it! It's not easy, that's for sure.

At least for the squat toilets (hole in the ground, or something similar), you don't have to carry all your weight in your thighs!

Oct 26, 2007 | 11:56 pm

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I see this often in Latin America. Not enjoyable, but still better than the squat toilets in Asia.

Oct 27, 2007 | 12:05 am

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Hover is the answer. Very tough if your GI system is not firing on all four cylinders.

OK, and especially in a foreign country, the "new" bacteria make for that to be a very real possibility.

I see a vicious cycle -- no seats = easy to clean = need to clean because of Mr ryman554 GI track = need to have easy to clean...

I tell you, I pay my euro, I want a seat.

I agree, a hole in the ground would be better.

Oct 27, 2007 | 9:51 am

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Squat toilets are great....

...everything gets lined up properly in that position...and you can just let it fly!
Woo hoo!^

Oct 27, 2007 | 10:21 am

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So I see the "showers without curtains" thread -- so how about those toilets without seats I saw in Italy?

I see them fairly often here in Paris, too. Not fun for people with knee problems!

Oct 27, 2007 | 11:05 am

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Use the same paper toilet seat covers you are used to use.

Tai chi exercise: Squat down in a chair-sitting position (not a deep knee bend). Hold that position as long as you can. Yes they have a name for that exercise, air-chair. Now you can hover.

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Oct 29, 2007 | 6:41 pm

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happy to be a man!

Oct 29, 2007 | 9:12 pm

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Ran into a couple of these in Mexico - not fun!

Oct 29, 2007 | 10:25 pm

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Definitely makes for strong legs, and always a conversation starter for the first one of a group to have to use the WC.

Aim well and if your GI is working, all the better.