There's no single answer, but several factors contribute to women often spending more time in the bathroom than men.
The Multifaceted Bathroom Routine
Women frequently use the bathroom for more than just hygiene. Unlike men who may primarily use the bathroom for urination or defecation, women often incorporate additional activities into their bathroom routine. This extends the time spent considerably.
Beyond Basic Hygiene:
- Hair Care: Styling and conditioning hair can be a time-consuming process. This includes washing, conditioning, drying, and styling.
- Makeup Application/Removal: Applying or removing makeup adds significant time to a woman's bathroom routine.
- Menstrual Hygiene: Managing menstruation requires additional time for hygiene and managing sanitary products.
The reference explicitly points out that women have "more to do in there than men do." Men's bathroom visits are often quicker, focusing solely on basic hygiene. [Reference: 09-Jan-2018 - So she's not even drying it in the bathroom! Women have more to do in there than men do. Men just go in and either pee or poo, wash their hands and leave. Women often fix their hair or makeup and then there are periods women have to deal with which can take time as well.]
This highlights the significant difference in the typical bathroom routine for women and men, explaining the disparity in time spent.