I have only had this bench for a few weeks and it has already become a most useful item in the bathroom.  I have used it for sitting, for towels, and for clothes.  It gives you a place to put your items down.  It is very comfortable to sit on, feels very secure, and with the side handles, it makes it so easy to get up.  It is a perfect size, if in the future I may need to use it in the shower.