While rarely the face of Canada's homeless crisis, many women experience homelessness. The lived experiences of women who sleep rough differs significantly from those of men. On top of challenges of obtaining basic necessities, women who are unsheltered must also deal with gendered obstacles such as menstruation, threats of violence, and pregnancy.

Women have to go to the washroom more frequently, they have to wait in lines longer, and they spend more time using the washroom compared to men. Here are eight reasons why most public washrooms are not working for women.