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Restrooms for able-bodied people are often assigned to [[male]] and [[female]], with little to no provision for people who don't fit the [[gender binary]]. For nonbinary and gender nonconforming people, having to choose whether to go in a men's room or women's room can be a source of social anxiety and [[gender dysphoria]]. People who are seen as gender nonconforming may be subjected to harassment, violence, or arrest if others think they have entered the wrong restroom. Because of these risks, some people try to avoid using public toilets by waiting so long that it is bad for their health. Health risks from waiting too long to use a toilet include urinary stones, dehydration, cystitis, and infections of the bladder and kidneys.<ref name="trans bodies 576">Laura Erickson-Schroth, ed. ''Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource for the Transgender Community.'' Oxford University Press, 2014. P. 576.</ref> Another health concern is being able to wash one's hands in order to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.