Ask the opposite gender.

[Kumquatqueen]

General remark. Let’s assume for the sake of argument that women don’t, as a rule, occupy adjacent cubicles when showering. Does that happen so rigorously that any story mentioning two female characters in adjacent cubicles will ring so false to women readers that they stop reading the otherwise I’m sure riveting story? I’m voting “no”.

Em

Cubicles, of a reasonably sturdy construction, I think women wouldn't consider not just going in the nearest two.

If it's open showers then I think they'd not go for adjacent showerheads given a choice, extrapolating from the men-at-urinals data. Prowling woman1 might choose an adjacent showerhead, which would be A Sign.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Cubicles, of a reasonably sturdy construction, I think women wouldn't consider not just going in the nearest two.

If it's open showers then I think they'd not go for adjacent showerheads given a choice, extrapolating from the men-at-urinals data. Prowling woman1 might choose an adjacent showerhead, which would be A Sign.

I’ve showered adjacent to a friend (one I wasn’t fucking) on many occasions, mostly when chatting. That goes for divided and undivided facilities. I’ve also showered next to strangers. But I guess if there were no dividers and say eight shower heads, with a girl in the leftmost position, I’d have to have a motivation to take the next leftmost .

Em

 

[TheRedChamber]

Funny enough I just had my twin characters trade the clothes they were wearing in my latest, which for one of them was a wet swimsuit she'd just been swimming in. It was supposed to feel a bit awkward, though.

I hope the set up for this was that aliens had landed and were threatening to extinguish all life on earth unless the heroine put on a wet swimsuit.

Because otherwise it's inexcusable.

Anyway, we're supposed to be talking about 'talking', entirely naked, two women, adjacent shower cubicles. One is a 50 yr old dyke and the other just lost her virginity ( to a man) and it's written all over her - that fucking smug grin hasn't faded yet.

It's okay. This thread was designed for multiple questions going on at the same time. At least it was when I thought the answer was going to be simple a or b answer.

I think I have enough information to write this section now. Thank you all.

 

[Djmac1031]

General remark. Let’s assume for the sake of argument that women don’t, as a rule, occupy adjacent cubicles when showering. Does that happen so rigorously that any story mentioning two female characters in adjacent cubicles will ring so false to women readers that they stop reading the otherwise I’m sure riveting story? I’m voting “no”.

Em

It's like the "guys at the urinals" thing.

Do we try our best to avoid side by side? Absolutely.

But sometimes it can't be helped.

So two guys standing side by side talking at the urinals in a story MIGHT come off as awkward to a reader, but not impossible or even improbable.

 

[EmilyMiller]

It's like the "guys at the urinals" thing.

Do we try our best to avoid side by side? Absolutely.

But sometimes it can't be helped.

So two guys standing side by side talking at the urinals in a story MIGHT come off as awkward to a reader, but not impossible or even improbable.

Guys are weird. Is it a repressed homosexuality thing?

Em

 

[Dashabout]

Guys are weird. Is it a repressed homosexuality thing?

Em

According to my husband and a lot of other males it seems they have a rule about never using the middle of a three urinal set up.

 

[Volk359]

According to my husband and a lot of other males it seems they have a rule about never using the middle of a three urinal set up.

Nope, nope, nope. Choose either urinal #1 or #3. That way it gives the next guy coming in an empty urinal between us. Though there have been times when I’m on #3 and a new guy comes in and starts using #2. I’m like WTF dude??

 

[Bramblethorn]

Nope, nope, nope. Choose either urinal #1 or #3. That way it gives the next guy coming in an empty urinal between us. Though there have been times when I’m on #3 and a new guy comes in and starts using #2. I’m like WTF dude??

So some guys treat this as a rule and some don't. That'd seem to leave plenty of options for the author.

 

[EmilyMiller]

According to my husband and a lot of other males it seems they have a rule about never using the middle of a three urinal set up.

But why?

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

So some guys treat this as a rule and some don't. That'd seem to leave plenty of options for the author.

My point!

Em

 

[Dashabout]

Nope, nope, nope. Choose either urinal #1 or #3. That way it gives the next guy coming in an empty urinal between us. Though there have been times when I’m on #3 and a new guy comes in and starts using #2. I’m like WTF dude??

Must be hard to follow the rule when it's just a long trough tho.

 

[CarlyAnn]

I asked my Dad about the urinal thing and he just stared at me for 30 seconds and then told me to stay out of the men’s room. Thanks Dad, good advice.

 

[Volk359]

Must be hard to follow the rule when it's just a long trough tho.

Everybody is at parade rest. (Arm’s length away)

 

[Dashabout]

I asked my Dad about the urinal thing and he just stared at me for 30 seconds and then told me to stay out of the men’s room. Thanks Dad, good advice.

It can be funny to see the reaction when you truly need to walk in because the ladies room is a long wait. Have you followed his advice?

 

[EmilyMiller]

It can be funny to see the reaction when you truly need to walk in because the ladies room is a long wait. Have you followed his advice?

I’ve used the male facilities, just not for urination .

Em

 

[Djmac1031]

But why?

Em

There are simply some rules in life you don't question.

 

[Djmac1031]

But why?

Em

Also, two words: splatter buffer.

 

[CarlyAnn]

It can be funny to see the reaction when you truly need to walk in because the ladies room is a long wait. Have you followed his advice?

At work I have helped a few guys who were in distress. Enough said on that.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Also, two words: splatter buffer.

Ah! Anatomical considerations. That makes sense.

Em

 

[yowser]

Guys are weird.

I have heard of this.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I have heard of this.

If only you didn’t produce such yummy fluids.

Em

 

[EmilyMiller]

Opposite gender question
Why do men keep their socks on? Is this a general rule for bedrooms?

I feel like I have fallen into a parallel dimension. WTF?

Em

 

[Bdm20]

Opposite gender question
Why do men keep their socks on? Is this a general rule for bedrooms?
Also for socks and sandals though I think that habit is dying out

Socks on in bed, or just walking around on the cold floor? I never keep my socks on in bed.

 

[alohadave]

According to my husband and a lot of other males it seems they have a rule about never using the middle of a three urinal set up.

That's only if there is an open one that isn't the middle or right next to someone else. If there is only an open urinal next to someone else, we aren't going to stand around and piss our pants.

 

[alohadave]

Opposite gender question
Why do men keep their socks on? Is this a general rule for bedrooms?
Also for socks and sandals though I think that habit is dying out

It's opposite in my parent's house. My mom's feet are always cold so she's always wearing sock. My dad will wear slippers or go barefoot.