Am I a D-bag ?

[Shakeandbake]

Ok so at my gym there are several showers that are unisex. You know the kind that you go in and lock the door behind you and its a shower stall. Ok so sometimes they are totally occupied and there is also a handicap washroom/shower that is never ever used. In a pinch I have had to use it in order to not be late for work ( i work out in the morning) after waiting 5-10 mins for the other showers.... The handicap shower is 10x bigger and has a bench, mirror and just a tonne on space ... I have even talked to the girls that run the gym and asked if its cool and they said " use whatever shower you want as long as its free"

Here is the dilema ... I have grown used to this and really dont want to use any other shower now. There is not one single handicap person at all in the entire gym and the shower i prefer is always empty. I have come out of the HC shower a couple times and see other glaring at me with screw faces ...

Million dollar question... Am I doing anything wrong ? Am I a d-bag for using this shower ?

 

[escapefromstress]

If you got permission from an employee to use that shower, I'd say you're not a douchebag.

I use handicap/family washrooms all the time when regular ones have a line up.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

You're a TOTAL DOUCHEBAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!






























Just kidding bro, you're fine.
Stop feeling guilty aboot shit like this

 

[oakvilleguy]

I would do the same, but then, why is it that you can't park in a handicap spot, even for a moment without getting an infraction and a fine?

 

[Shakeandbake]

Hmm so seems there are mixed opinions. I believe that they need to have a HC washroom/shower by law. There are literally zero HC gym members at the gym at the time that I go. Just seems that everyone showers around the same time in order to be at work in the morning. Maybe I will have more conversations with the women that run the gym and make absolutely sure that noone is offended

 

[escapefromstress]

Hmm so seems there are mixed opinions. I believe that they need to have a HC washroom/shower by law. There are literally zero HC gym members at the gym at the time that I go. Just seems that everyone showers around the same time in order to be at work in the morning. Maybe I will have more conversations with the women that run the gym and make absolutely sure that noone is offended

You could offer to share the big shower with a shower for two.

 

[Brill]

I think it's okay.
It isn't like parking in a disabled space where the need is immediate. For a shower someone can wait 5 minutes until it's available.

 

[Shakeandbake]

You could offer to share the big shower with a shower for two.

Well there are always a coupld hunnies at the gym .... got me thinking

 

[dirkd101]

I see nothing wrong with your actions. Does being handicapped mean you don't have to wait like everyone else?

If a handicapped person used facilities other than those that are for the handicapped because they were available at the time, would people glare at them?

 

[Shakeandbake]

I see nothing wrong with your actions. Does being handicapped mean you don't have to wait like everyone else?

If a handicapped person used facilities other than those that are for the handicapped because they were available at the time, would people glare at them?

These are all good points and I mean I would probably feel different if the stall was actually being used by HC members but honestly there just arent any at that particular time .... I also agree that a HC person would probably wait like everyone else , its the other gym members that give me the looks like I am doing something wrong ...

 

[Shakeandbake]

maybe they're just checking out your dick.

I like how you think , You have very nice new pics BTW

 

[sweetiepieexo]

I second that lol. If an employee says its ok then it does not matter if others are glaring at you.
Maybe they're jealous? orrr... maybe they're just checking you out lol.
As long as the gym staff say its ok go ahead and shower away ! lol. if others were smart they would do the same thing as you ! lol

maybe they're just checking out your dick.

 

[waterloodude]

For me, if the HC shower is the only one available I'd say no. If you beeline for the HC shower when others are free that is kind of douchey.

 

[Mr Bret]

For me, if the HC shower is the only one available I'd say no. If you beeline for the HC shower when others are free that is kind of douchey.

I tend to agree with this.

I'd also suggest that each time all the stalls are occupied, take a few seconds and ask if it's ok to use the HC shower. That way, you should have a clear conscience each time. And, if there does happen to be a HC person there at that particular time, the staff member may be able to alert you accordingly.

 

[rhuarc29]

Yep, if you're in a pinch I'd be fine with that. But you'll get faces no matter what because it's basically the honour system. It sounds like you may be using it even when you don't have to, in which case you are kind of being a dick.

 

[IM469]

I think it's okay.
It isn't like parking in a disabled space where the need is immediate. For a shower someone can wait 5 minutes until it's available.

I agree. I have seen healthy douche bags park in a handicap spot in front of my gym instead of walking from a regular spot farther away. Your going into a gym for exercise but you can't walk an extra 100 feet or so ?

 

[Mr Bret]

By the way, good choice of terms (douche bag) in this particular situation.
People who speak French will get the pun.

 

[brualex33]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPzjbXgaVOk
Larry David....

 

[gcostanza]

For me, if the HC shower is the only one available I'd say no. If you beeline for the HC shower when others are free that is kind of douchey.

This.

 

[Shakeandbake]

Ok so I was being a a douche and did bee line it a couple of times and this is what led to my concern and guilt. I guess i liked the extra space and the shower is much better. I will either ask or wait... but will always first check the standard showers

So now the real question is does Sweetiepie or Dawn Lee offer shower for 2