i look forward to a day when gender isn’t an issue at all…where an affirm female can simply, safely use the ‘girls’ room. but until then, this app seems apropos. hope android makes one, for those of us who aren’t apple cultists
National Center for Transgender Equality's Blog
Finally, there is an easy way to find gender neutral restrooms while on the go. A new app, TranSquat, allows users to search for nearby gender neutral restrooms using their iPhone. The app is powered by safe2pee, a nationwide directory of gender neutral restrooms. Users can add and share new locations to help build the directory.
The National Transgender Discrimination Survey found that 22% of transgender and gender nonconforming people were denied access to restrooms appropriate to their gender at work. Using gender-specific restrooms as a trans or gender non-conforming person may lead to stressful, embarrassing, and even threatening situations. And transgender people who regularly delay restroom use out of fear can develop urinary infections and other health problems.
What’s the downside? For now, the app is only available on the iPhone and costs $2.99. Other smartphone users can access the safe2pee database through the mobile site at
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July 27, 2012 at 12:01 am
I’ll have to take a look at it, though I know there is a gender neutral rest room in the local Wal-Mart Superstore. I don’t know where there might be others. I need to pay attention when I’m out and about.
July 27, 2012 at 12:31 am
guess there is an alternative for android and other smart phone users…at the bottom of the article..
July 27, 2012 at 12:39 am
I didn’t read all the way either… 😛
Though I have an iPhone. Wish it was a free app, but better $3 than nothing.