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Looking for sexual partner in the bathroom?
Look no further, just follow the Idaho Statesman path of Larry Craig. How does one do just that? Simple, tap your foot.
Is tapping your foot really code for public sex?Yes. The signal has been around for decades in the United States and Europe. Generally, one person initiates contact by tapping his foot in a way that's visible beneath the stall divider. If the second person responds with a similar tap, the initiator moves his foot closer to the other person's stall. If the other person makes a similar move, the first will inch closer yet again. The pair usually goes through the whole process a few times, just to confirm that the signals aren't an accident.
Next, one of the men will slide his hand under the divider. This usually means he's inviting the other person to present himself, as if to say, "Show me what you got." The partner can respond by kneeling on the floor and presenting his penis or rear end underneath the divider. Or he can swipe his own hand under the divider, as if to say, "You go first." Some married men make a point of displaying their wedding band (like Sen. Craig allegedly did) to make themselves more alluring.
How often to people seek other people for sexual activities in the bathroom? More often than you think! In 1999 I recall one bathroom at a local college ended up having security cameras in it to "trap" sexual encounters. Apparently, where people go to drop off their waste, isn't such a waste after all.
Sen. Larry Craig, has a "wide stance" when he uses the toilet. At least, that's what he's claiming. According to Slate, that's not a good way to flush your system -or someone else's.
Is it wise to use a "wide stance" when you go to the bathroom?No. When you're sitting on the toilet, spreading your feet and leaning forward tightens the levator ani muscles that control defecation. If you're having trouble passing stools, you should take the opposite of a wide stance, and lean back. Doctors recommend this technique to relax the bowel muscles.
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at 14:11 on August 30th, 2007
Thanks for the info. When I first saw this "scenario" re-enacted on the
news. I was surprised that there existed an elaborate procedure. Who
knew? I had no idea. You learn something new every day.
at 11:06 on September 4th, 2007
My goodness, Babblingdweeb! An 'invitation' ritual for sex in the bathroom. Who knew? I, for one, didn't!
at 12:03 on September 4th, 2007
As they say "Cowboys Eating Pudding" in some states can bring a charge of "Grand Fudgery".