I have read that some people who suffer from paruresis (shy bladder
syndrome) sometimes find it easier to 'go' when music is played into the
toilet blocks as it disguises any sounds that the user might make.
It is also known in Japan for instance that they have noise boxes in public
toilets to mask any sounds.
Elaine
Elaine Williams
Research Student
Department of Design and Technology
Loughborough University
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 3TU
Tel: +44 (01509) 228301
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