Hi Joanne
Will have to dig it out of the archive -
All the best
Julia
On 21 Feb 2006, at 16:40, Joanne Bichard wrote:
> Julia
> I would also be very interested in seeing the photo too. I do
> remember seeing the control on the TOTO Washlet for flushes, but
> not a 'silver box'.
>
> I wonder if flush sounds would be helpful for people with
> parauresis (shy bladder), as for some it might signal / symbolise
> going to the toilet and accentuate the condition.
>
> Best
> Jo-Anne
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> At 15:35 21/02/2006, you wrote:
>> There's no lady in the picture just the little silver box.
>>
>> On 21 Feb 2006, at 13:34, Ryan, Justin wrote:
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>>> A photo of a lady using a Japanese toilet with sound effects?
>>> sounds a bit iffy to me!! lol
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>>> In Japan they have wonderful boxes in many toilets which make
>>> electronic whooshing noises to disguise the noise of young ladies
>>> peeing - the men don't care. They also eliminate the double flush
>>> and
>>> conserve water in large buildings at peak times athus avoiding the
>>> rapid emptying of water tanks.. If anyone wants a photo, I can
>>> supply.
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>>> Julia
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>>> On 21 Feb 2006, at 12:55, Elaine Williams wrote:
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>>>> 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.
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>>>> It is also known in Japan for instance that they have noise boxes
>>>> in public toilets to mask any sounds.
>>>>
>>>> Elaine
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