So, I’ve been seeing a lot of people freaking out online about whether you can get crabs from a toilet seat. Seriously, it’s like the toilet seat is the new boogeyman. I got curious, and maybe a little paranoid, so I decided to do some digging and even ran a little experiment myself. Here’s what went down.
First off, I hit up the internet, just Googling around to see what the deal was. Turns out, a lot of what people are saying is basically old wives’ tales. Most sources say it’s pretty much impossible to catch crabs from a toilet seat. The little buggers can’t live for long without a human body to hang onto. Still, that didn’t totally put my mind at ease.
The Experiment
Okay, so here’s what I did. I went to a few different public restrooms – the kind that see a lot of traffic. Think rest stops, busy restaurants, that sort of place. I took a close look at the toilet seats before using them. I was looking for anything that looked like lice or their eggs. Honestly, it felt pretty weird doing this, but hey, I was committed. After a couple days and way more toilet inspections than I ever thought I’d do, I didn’t find a single thing that looked like a crab. Not one.
I also talked to a doctor friend about it. He laughed a bit, but confirmed what I found online. He said, “The chance of getting crabs from a toilet seat is virtually zero.” Apparently, STDs, in general, don’t survive long outside the body, and crabs are no exception.
Of course, I still took some basic precautions. I’m not an animal. I did the usual things like washing my hands thoroughly and using those paper seat covers when they were available. And, just to be extra sure, I’d give the seat a quick wipe down if it looked a little iffy.
The Results
After a week of this, I was still crab-free. I wasn’t really expecting anything different, but it was good to confirm it. I mean, I spent way more time thinking about toilet seats than anyone should in their life. But it was worth it to settle my curiosity.
What I Learned
- Crabs are not hanging out on toilet seats waiting to jump on you.
- Public restrooms are probably cleaner than we think, at least when it comes to crabs.
- It’s still a good idea to practice basic hygiene.
So, there you have it. My little adventure into the world of toilet seat crabs. It was a bit weird, a bit gross, but ultimately, pretty reassuring. Now, I can finally stop worrying about catching something every time I use a public restroom. Though, I’ll probably still give the seat a quick once-over, just in case.
