“Toilet seats are covered in harmful bacteria”

Many of us instinctively recoil at the thought of a public toilet seat, picturing it as a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. This pervasive fear often leads to elaborate maneuvers like hovering or creating a protective barrier of toilet paper. This widespread aversion likely stems from the toilet's undeniable association with human waste, fostering a deep-seated psychological "yuck factor" and a historical legacy of fear surrounding germs