She continued: “I’ll go first.
Understandably, her followers had many questions, wondering what on earth she was talking about.
Meaning she uses her thumb to physically push her stool out of her butt.
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What Is Constipation?
Constipation is infrequent or painful bowel movements.
If you’re havingbowel movements that are hardand uncomfortable to pass, youre probably constipated.
Serious symptoms of constipation can also include abdominal pain and blood in the stool.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, contact your doctor ASAP.
Several things can cause constipation.
What Is Splinting?
Splinting is a technique used to relieve constipation by inserting a finger (or thumb) into the vagina.
This thumb-in-vag trick is a medically approvedmethodof easing constipation.
Does Splinting Pose Any Risks?
As for the risks of splinting, the largest concern is irritating broken skin.
This can make it painful to push on the vagina.
Regular splinting could point to pelvic floor dysfunction.
In fact, a study found women using this method to relieve constipation had pelvic floor dysfunction.
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This can look like physical therapy, surgery, or another treatment altogether.
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery18(1):p 18-24, January/February 2012.
