Has it happened to anyone you know, or is it just a myth?
2006-07-06 05:46:30 · 20 answers · asked by Mixed♥Beauty 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Like an STD?? Maybe some kind of Infection???
2006-07-06 05:51:06 · update #1
Theres all kinds of germs out there. Kinda scary to even use the bathroom away from ur own home.
2006-07-06 05:55:25 · answer #1 · answered by ♫♪♥mï®♥♫♪ 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
It's very unlikely, unless ...
Most of the bacteria that cause diseases, (such as those for STD's) need moisture to survive. A dry toilet seat is a poor place for these bacteria to survive, so it's not likely to harm you. Also, these bacteria have no way to enter and infect your body. They don't pass through the skin. UNLESS, you have an open wound or sore that will give bacteria a pathway.
Studies have found that those paper seat covers don't do anything to protect you from infection. The paper thingies make people feel better, and they are free, so, go ahead. I don't bother. If the seat is wet, I may either wipe it down or go into another stall.
2006-07-06 12:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it was crabs that a friend of mine caught from using a public restroom.That is why I will either hold it or use a can of Lysol to spray the seat.When I leave the restroom I always use a paper towel or some toilet paper to open the door.The doorknob could carry just as many germs as the toilet seat.
2006-07-06 12:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by DreamWeaver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can catch a virus from any surface that is contaminated. That's how many people catch colds (from a contaminated surface, not from a toilet seat). You can also pick up creatures that are on the seat, like body lice, bacteria, etc. Use a seat cover.
2006-07-06 12:50:47 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best solution is not to sit on the seat! just kind of pearch and stick your bum out over toliet but don't sit! males have it soooooo much easier in the toilet department!
2006-07-06 13:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by giantbutton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can in fact contract crab lice from sitting on a public toilet seat.
2006-07-06 12:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by iluvchear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crabs are easily transmitable through toilet seats. The insect is like lice. You can catch it from just about anything.
2006-07-06 12:51:45 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crabs....lice
never known anyone getting a STD of the seat tho
2006-07-06 12:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is true. I used to work in a prison, and the inmates passed crabs around by sitting on toilet seats. gross butts.
2006-07-06 12:52:00 · answer #9 · answered by spidermonkeyfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, bacteria and germs can be transferred to you, but only worry if you see or feel human waste... use an "*** gasket" (seat cover) or carry some antibacterial spray with you to be sure.
2006-07-06 12:50:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can catch crabs from a public toilet seat, i saw it on the TYRA show the other day when they were discussing std's
2006-07-06 12:50:16 · answer #11 · answered by highgamer6969 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋