What's it like in the boys' toilets?
You probably think the boys' bogs are smelly, horrible places where any self-respecting girl should fear to tread. But you're wrong. They're far worse than that.
In fact they're pretty scary for boys too. Not scary in the sense that you might get beat up (unless you're one of the poor souls that's had his head flushed down the toilet). The fear is of encountering something terrible - and it's often justified. While the ladies is a relatively fragrant place (erm. or so I've been told) you'd be embarrassed to take a wet dog into the gents.
Once you're in, your only thought is to get out again as soon as possible - and there are rules. If you see someone you know at the urinal, it's acceptable to nod. But starting a conversation might be considered a bit much, and shaking hands is a definite no-no. The general rule is to never trust a man who speaks to you in the toilet.
Although many willies are on parade in the loo, it's very rare that you'd see one belonging to another boy. There's an occasional temptation to glance at the todger of the person beside you - out of curiosity or boredom. But being spotted would be unimaginably awkward, so it's rarely worth the risk.
In short, boys' toilets are every bit as bad as they smell. You can't really blame individual boys for this mess: it's a shared responsibility, like global warming. But if you do enter one you might never want to kiss a boy again. so keep out!
Please remember: Kev is not an expert, he is just a boy and sometimes quite a silly boy. The main thing to remember when it comes to lads and relationships is to expect respect as the absolute minimum. Find out more about a Women's Aid campaign of the same name.
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