How does this make sense?

Question

I noticed that in locker rooms, there are usually just rows of benches where guys can change (and where they are inevitably nude in front of one another with absolutely no privacy). Yet, in that same locker room there are dividers between the urinals. Why this double standard?

Do you separate the nudity when changing vs. the nudity when at the urinal?

Answer 1

It doesn't make sense... especially when you have just taken a shower and have all your business flopping in the wind... so to speak.

I think it's a comfort for those that do tend to change fast and get out of there... not every guy is there to check out the competition.

Answer 2

some guys need that moment to pee in peace--it takes some concentration to pee; the locker room well no one should be taking a peep from his fellow men otherwise there is this sense of "this guy likes to watch" so just dress and go quickly.  

Answer 3

so that one guy doesn't p**s on another

Answer 4

some men are conscience while urinating and need that privacy.  I've seen some men change so fast from one set of clothes to another that it would not have matter if they had privacy or not.

A person seeking privacy while dressing can always go to another part of the restroom i.e. the stall with the toilet, or between the urinals.

Answer 5

Splash guards....

Answer 6

You're right, it really doesn't make sense. But, some guys have "stage fright" when urinating so that wall between people takes some pressure away. But, not all bathrooms/locker rooms have the walls between the urinals. As for changing, many people in locker rooms have lots of stuff (towels, sports equipment, bags, the clothes they're changing into, etc.) so they need more space. I dunno, it's just one of those things I guess.

Answer 7

No, but you separate the urine splashing on you from the other urinal.