Great tips from Lynn!! I always hover too, and I always cover my hand with a paper towel or toilet paper when I touch the flush or open the door etc. I also never use those air blower things to dry my hands because apparently they spread bacteria all over the place.....Hand sanitizer is my best friend!!!

I have another issue with public restrooms though and that has to do with my claustrophobia. I can handle the stall variety, but I loathe the type of restroom where it's just one room with no windows. I find it almost impossible to use those unless they have a lock with a bolt that I can slide across. I hate those locks that you have to turn and or the ones that you push in. I'm always afraid they will break and I'll get locked in for hours. So I don't lock the door. Typically I will ask someone to stand outside to make sure no one comes in. Otherwise I'll do the fastest pee possible. Or I'll just hold it and try and find another restroom!!

The other thing that occurs to me is that you could buy some disposable latex gloves (the thin ones that people use in hospital). And you could use those gloves when you use the restroom. Now I don't know if I'm "enabling" you by suggesting that though!!!

Anyhow, I just wanted to say that I do understand!! And I wish you good luck!