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* Avoid them entirely: this might be difficult in some contexts (such as school changing rooms), but it's the most straight-forward option. In stores, ask if you can return clothes after buying them and try them at home —if they don't fit, return them. If you need to go to the gym, public pool, or similar places, consider choosing a facility that is close home and wait to change your clothes until you are home. Finally, in the case of a school, consider not changing your underwear or asking your PE teacher or director if something could be arranged (if you feel safe enough to make your identity public). | * Avoid them entirely: this might be difficult in some contexts (such as school changing rooms), but it's the most straight-forward option. In stores, ask if you can return clothes after buying them and try them at home —if they don't fit, return them. If you need to go to the gym, public pool, or similar places, consider choosing a facility that is close home and wait to change your clothes until you are home. Finally, in the case of a school, consider not changing your underwear or asking your PE teacher or director if something could be arranged (if you feel safe enough to make your identity public). | ||
* Research stores or gyms with neutral changing rooms: this is an even better option, although they might be difficult to find, depending on where you live. See the section below for a list. | * Research stores or gyms with neutral changing rooms: this is an even better option, although they might be difficult to find, depending on where you live. See the section below for a list. | ||
* Use a nearby neutral toilet instead: if you are quick about it, no one will mind that you are using it to change your clothes. Of course, this is not possible in all contexts, and finding a neutral [[public | * Use a nearby neutral toilet instead: if you are quick about it, no one will mind that you are using it to change your clothes. Of course, this is not possible in all contexts, and finding a neutral [[public toilets|public toiler]] can be a challenge too. | ||
== Stores that offer gender-neutral changing rooms == | == Stores that offer gender-neutral changing rooms == | ||