Hey Dr Sue — Why Do Girls Go to the Bathroom in Groups?

There are a couple of reasons. One is because they want to talk to each other, probably about what’s been happening. If you’re out with a group of people and want to share what you just heard, what you just saw or what you think think about what’s happening, leaving the group and going to the bathroom with your friends gives you some space to talk about things.

The other is the line, that long line for the women’s room that often exists at bars/clubs. When a group goes to the bathroom, they can stand in line together … and then talk about what’s been happening.

And bathrooms can be a great place to bond with other women!

But one of the reasons that many girls go to the bathroom in groups is one they might not think about, and that’s safety. If you’re a girl you’ve probably had it drilled into your head from a young age that you shouldn’t be alone in order to avoid something bad happening to you. As girls grow into women, those lessons stick in their head to the point where they might not consciously think about why they do what they do, but deep down they know its safer for them to be in a group than it is to be by themselves

If you’re a guy reading this stop rolling your eyes and go ask a girl you know what kinds of thing she does to keep herself safe when she’s alone. And…