17 Things Girls Are Actually Doing When They Go to the Bathroom

Let's get real, girls. When we excuse ourselves to the ladies' room, it's not because we actually have to use the restroom. There are way more important things to do. Here's what's actually going on behind closed doors.

01
Complimenting strangers.
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Complimenting strangers.

Looking for a confidence booster? Just walk into a girls' restroom.

02
Eating secret purse snacks.
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Eating secret purse snacks.

Every girl has them.

03
Reapplying lipstick.
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Reapplying lipstick.

It's a hazard to mankind if you put it on without a mirror.

04
Adjusting your boobs.
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Adjusting your boobs.

Either for more or less cleavage. Usually more.

05
Flossing.
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Flossing.

Because whoever you're with was too dumb to tell you that there's lettuce in your teeth.

06
Questioning your outfit choice.
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Questioning your outfit choice.

And making the proper alterations.

07
Stretching.
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Stretching.

You must prepare for wherever the night takes you.

08
Giving yourself a pep talk.
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Giving yourself a pep talk.

Sometimes the only person that can pump you up is yourself.

09
Taking a nap.
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Taking a nap.

Seriously, that's a thing that happens.

10
Picking your wedgie.
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Picking your wedgie.

A necessary evil.

11
Hugging it out.
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Hugging it out.

Sometimes you need to have a bestie powwow when things are going wrong.

12
Stealing toilet paper.
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Stealing toilet paper.

It's free!

13
Practicing your dance moves.
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Practicing your dance moves.

You want to make sure you look good before you go seduce someone on the dance floor.

15
Texting.
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Texting.

Obviously.

16
Crying.
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Crying.

So. Much. Crying.

17
Gossiping.
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Gossiping.

The bathroom is a sh*t-talking mecca.