Opinions on squatting?

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First off: ever heard of the squatty potty? If not you may want to look it up before answering this poll!!

Welcome back for all those that searched it up. I know not all of their claims are true. So I tested it out myself a little. I started just putting a small basket under my feet to put me into that squatting position. And I've had weird bowel problems for years! Always big stools. Always unflushable. However this method seems to work for me. Feel way more eliminated and happy!

And basically, if you didn't do some research, quite a few claim that in the squatting position it allows the canal (can't remember the name for the life of me!!!) to open making it so it slides out.

Maybe china and other countries aren't so "third world" for using the squatting method

So, any of you tried it? Like it? Hate it?

Any studies suggesting it doesn't even help?

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Also if you guys search up "squatting potty" you'll hopefully find a hilariously disturbing video of a ice cream poooping unicorn

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I know it's better for you, but ermmmm no thanks lol

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My husband and I can't live without it. It makes everything more efficient lol

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It's supposed to be better for you in general and is the norm in a lot of countries. But being from USA I was not trained for it and can't squat in that position without falling over. I think the potty is fine. But I'm not going to say those countries aren't less developed because some of them have yet to figure out toilet paper. Also, idk hole old, handicapped or pregnant women can handle it.

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I love my squatty potty. I really feel like it's helps. My fiancé doesn't like it tho he said it's too "aggressive" whatever that means.

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Oh my gosh, my stepmother got one of those a few years ago and she loves it 😂. I've never tried, though. Glad it helped you!

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After I had my mastectomy I was majorly backed up from so many meds. I was also in a ton of pain, and couldn't put any real effort into pooping...the only way I could go was if I propped my feet up! It worked so much better!

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The claim that it opens up (forgot the name too ahah) it does. When sitting it makes it smaller and harder for stool to pass. But when squatting it opens the

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I've owned my squatty potty for about 3 years and I love it! I have a hard time using the rest room when I travel because I can't take mine with me. It's helped me tremendously because I suffered from chronic constipation for years and had to have surgery to fix several anal fissures and hemorrhoids.

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