The top #2 mistakes, including sitting wrong, holding it too long, and wiping too much.
But it turns out, you’ve likely been doing it wrong all along.
Here are some of the common mistakes plus, the proper way to poop according to a gastroenterologist.
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You’re sitting wrong.
To be fair, this isn’t all your fault.
“We were designed to squat to poop.
(No judgment if you skip that suggestion.)
You hold it too long.
Everyone’s been there.
That’s not the best idea, though.
“Your bowel has its own nervous system that can be trained,” says Dr. Chutkan.
You take too long.
You don’t take a peek.
Yep, the proper way to poop involves not being too grossed out to check out the result.
“I encourage people to TATAL turn around and take a look,” says Dr. Chutkan.
