A transgender man allegedly masturbated in a women’s restroom at a California Planet Fitness, sparking debate over gender-neutral restrooms and women’s safety.

A video from May 2025 shows a man identifying as transgender allegedly masturbating in a women’s restroom at a Planet Fitness in Concord, California, according to gym member Grace Hutson, who reported the incident to staff but did not call police, fearing backlash. The gym’s policy allows restroom use based on self-identified gender, a stance that has sparked national debate over safety, privacy, and transgender rights. Past incidents at Planet Fitness, including a 2024 case in Alaska where a woman was banned for filming a transgender person in a women’s locker room, have intensified criticism that the policy compromises women’s security. While no charges have been filed in the Concord case, the incident reflects ongoing tensions over access to single-sex spaces and the role of gender-neutral facilities.