Yes, there's a better form to taking a dump, and it's not sitting down. According to Dr. Karan Raj, M.D., a surgeon with the National Health Service in England (and popular TikToker), the proper way ...

Rediscovering traditional Indian toilet systems, especially the squat-style toilets once common in households, reveals more than just cultural heritage. They may actually support digestive health and ...

When you think back over the course of human history, sitting down to poop is relatively new. Our early ancestors simply squatted down, did their business and went on their way. Squatting feels ...

Pooping regularly is part of keeping your digestive system healthy. But when nature calls, it’s doesn’t always come so naturally. While it’s not abnormal to have discomfort during a bowel movement on ...

I’ve always wanted to visit India, but the knowledge that 53 percent of the country’s households defecate in the open has given me pause. That’s more than 600 million people popping a squat wherever’s ...

So, if you’re not down with the latest trends in pooping, let me tell you, squatting is all the rage. Take it from the makers of the Squatty Potty, a footstool (ugh, there has to be a less awkwardly ...

Traditional Indian squat toilets, while beneficial for digestion due to natural body alignment, pose cardiovascular risks, especially for those with hypertension. Studies reveal a link between ...