Kevin Beal Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I discovered recently a superior method of pooping that I wanted to share with y'all. Sitting on a toilet with our legs out at a somewhat 90 degree angle, the way western people do, is actually not good for you. Your "anorectal angle" in this position is such that rectum (the cavity above the sphincter) is at an angle with the sphincter. This means that instead of pushing poop straight out, you're pushing against yourself. This is supposed to increase the likelihood of constipation, hemorrhoids, colon disease and urinary difficulty / infections for women. The solution is to use a stool under your feet when you are sitting on the toilet so that the angle of your thighs to your torso is much closer, like when you're squatting in the woods. I find that this makes things go a lot more smoothly and quickly, and also that I'm doing less cleanup afterward. Here's a video advertising a product made specifically for this: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Its kinda funny but it makes sense. That's the natural squat position. That's position you naturally take when you go in the woods....Don't ask how I know that...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynicist Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I came in with certain expectations for this thread and ended up pleasantly surprised. Thanks for the info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik_T Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Don't tell me how to poop! It's my body, my right--I'll poop however I damn well please, you bowel nazi! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler H Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 get out there and get yourself a squatty potty. kinda tough to get your feet on the seat, especially for those of us with the archaic round toilet bowls (how was the oval not the original design?). http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=squatty+potty&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=33814263355&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4034283832335496142&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7iboehubww_e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattGrimes Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 "Celebrate your independence today by loosenng the restrictions on your colon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 "Celebrate your independence today by loosenng the restrictions on your colon" Haha! Freedom for our poop. See? It's all on topic with FDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobin Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Could you not just lean forward instead? Same angle in the end. (Actually, I remember doing that as a kid from time to time, whatever that means, haha) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Could you not just lean forward instead? Same angle in the end. (Actually, I remember doing that as a kid from time to time, whatever that means, haha) I've heard that solution as well and have tried it. I, personally, don't find it as good as using a stool, but it's better than sitting upright, I bet. I think the reason for that is that with leaning forward the "anorectal angle" is straight, but it's not straight downward like crouching in woods, but rather at an angle, since the seat is off the ground. With a stool, you have the angle and the orientation together. I'm just guessing though. I am not an expert by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickC Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I am not an expert by any means. Au contraire Kevin.. You are now the official FDR ablutions expert. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted July 5, 2014 Author Share Posted July 5, 2014 Au contraire Kevin.. You are now the official FDR ablutions expert. Haha. I'm honored. Of all the things to be recognized for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRobin Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I've heard that solution as well and have tried it. I, personally, don't find it as good as using a stool, but it's better than sitting upright, I bet. I think the reason for that is that with leaning forward the "anorectal angle" is straight, but it's not straight downward like crouching in woods, but rather at an angle, since the seat is off the ground. With a stool, you have the angle and the orientation together. I'm just guessing though. I am not an expert by any means. I see, thanks.(Haha, of ALL the things I knew, I really thought I figured out how to take a dump by now, lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribuck Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's 20 bucks, so I suggest trying it out with a couple of stacks of books first, to see if it works for you. Plenty of public toilets are squat toilets in Asia, and there are still a few squat toilets in rural parts of France and Spain. When there's an ablution block with one squat toilet and one "western" toilet, I don't see many people queueing to use the squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alin Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's 20 bucks, so I suggest trying it out with a couple of stacks of books first, to see if it works for you. Plenty of public toilets are squat toilets in Asia, and there are still a few squat toilets in rural parts of France and Spain. When there's an ablution block with one squat toilet and one "western" toilet, I don't see many people queueing to use the squat. Squat toilets are scary Squatty potty gives you the squat position while keeping the safe, nice-looking western toilet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 It's 20 bucks, so I suggest trying it out with a couple of stacks of books first, to see if it works for you. Alternately, a cinder block or two is a cheap way to elevate yourself. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-16-in-x-8-in-x-6-in-Concrete-Block-068H0010100100/100322580?N=5yc1vZboge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NameName Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 FDR changed my life, if I never found FDR, I would have kept pooping like a chump. I'm going to go try this. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansoup Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Thank you so much for making this topic Kevin. I have Celiac's disease and have always had trouble on the crapper. I just got an excellent 9'' poop stool from amazon and it has changed my bowel movements immensely. I never thought that poopin could be so effortless and fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Beal Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 I just got an excellent 9' poop stool from amazon and it has changed my bowel movements immensely. The stool is 9 feet!? I'm really happy to hear it's working out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seansoup Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The stool is 9 feet!? I'm really happy to hear it's working out for you. Phew edited now, 9 feet is just a little too tall xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasmlab Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 It's 20 bucks, so I suggest trying it out with a couple of stacks of books first, to see if it works for you. Plenty of public toilets are squat toilets in Asia, and there are still a few squat toilets in rural parts of France and Spain. When there's an ablution block with one squat toilet and one "western" toilet, I don't see many people queueing to use the squat. FDR is having a special where you can buy all of Stef's books for $70. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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