Yes, you read that right. In nearly every conceivable situation I can think of, I would prefer to publicly soil myself than dare to enter the men’s toilets. As the end of 2025 draws closer, so too ...

Ever wondered why public toilet doors don't reach the floor? It's a clever design choice for quick cleaning, faster emergency response, and deterring misuse. This practical feature also cuts costs, ...

Feeling the urge to poop before leaving home is a normal biological response, driven by the gut-brain axis. Anxiety about going out triggers stress ho ...

Visitors can gain access to six squares of toilet paper after watching a short advertisement or paying a small fee Desiree Anello is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since ...

Hong Kong’s nightlife district Lan Kwai Fong has been recognised for maintaining the city’s cleanest public toilet this year despite frequent use, one of two in tourist hotspots that were in the top ...

Walter Gropius’ family home has turned heads ever since it sprang out of the Massachusetts countryside in 1938. With its glass brick walls, ribbon windows and daring exterior spiral staircase, it was ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. What’s the buzz? Have you ever fallen asleep in a toilet? Now you can do so in style. In Oxford, two Victorian ...

When you've got to go, you've got to go - but finding increasingly rare public toilets in a town or city centre can be a serious challenge in an already stressful situation. That's why one Northern ...

Prince William has proved he's not too posh to use a public toilet - winning praise from royal fans for his down-to-earth nature. The Prince of Wales, 43, embarked on a whirlwind of engagements while ...

Most of us have been in a public toilet that makes us think twice about using it. Even when the space looks clean, you may still wonder if there's a risk sitting bare bum where many others have.

Some of us have an emergency restroom map of Chicago memorized. For example, the basement of Macy’s is a good bet if you’re in a pinch in the Loop. Chicago parks and libraries also offer a spot to ...

While public loos aren't exactly the places you'd want to linger, there are times when we simply can't avoid them. However, despite being a sanctuary of privacy, security boffins are warning that they ...