The typical complex maneuvering makes going to the bathroom in a skirt a challenge. The skirt needs to be securely out of the way and not touch the floor or the toilet.

 

What happens if you do not have full dexterity in your hands and arms? What if you need to hold on to grab bars? What if you cannot place any strain on our lower back? It is a challenge that only increases with age. Meanwhile the ability to go to the bathroom without assistance is an important facet of maintaining independence.