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Looking for a gym with female-only changing rooms by sex: a journey

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2021x · 11/05/2026 00:16

I am trying to find a gym in my city (not UK) that excludes males from the female showering and changing rooms.

I was in my gym and there was a man in the changing room- no attempt to be female other than a sports-bra- and since then I was just stressed everytime I went.

I have emailed a gym who say they are trans-inclusive on a case by case basis and said I should use the accessiblity changing room if I am uncomfortable.

I have also put up a post on Reddit in the local page - that got auto-moderated, and then the same post on the national page that is going through normal moderation.

My post says this

I am looking for XXXX gyms that have female‑only changing and shower areas that are restricted by sex, not self‑identified gender.

I’m comfortable sharing these spaces with other females, but I’m not comfortable changing or showering in areas where males may be present.

If you know of any gyms in XXXX please sent me a direct message.

Wish me luck.

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RatWrangler · 11/05/2026 03:33

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But very elderly women do not commit around 97% of all sex crimes, including voyeurism and indecent exposure. Your situation and the OPs are nothing alike. Keeping males out of female spaces, especially in situations where women are in a state of dress or otherwise vulnerable, is about more than just avoiding discomfort, Surely you must recognise that?

pontefractals · 11/05/2026 03:21

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Elderly women do not become male, so your point is, well, pointless. It's also ageist, but I'm used to that from those who confidently assert they are on the right side of history.

EmilyinEverton · 11/05/2026 01:59

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MyAmpleSheep · 11/05/2026 01:49

Hopefully you're not in Canada. You'll get fined or sent to prison.

ProfessorBinturong · 11/05/2026 00:24

Good luck.

What country you're in will affect the chances. In some, gyms legally can't do that.

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