Are you Pooing properly?

Here's what Queensland Health Department, Australia has to say:

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Should you squat or should you sit?

There’s been a lot of noise in recent years about whether squatting on the toilet is better for you than sitting. But what does science say about pooping posture?

There haven’t yet been a lot of large scale studies investigating squatting versus sitting. What we do know is that there’s an optimal body position to be in when doing your business if you’re taking a seat.

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The Continence Foundation of Australia recommends:

• sitting with your knees higher than your hips (use a foot stool or other flat, stable object if necessary)

• lean forward and put your elbows on your knees

• relax and bulge out your stomach

• straighten your spine.

Hovering above the toilet seat in a squat can be hard on the pelvic floor muscles, whether you’re doing a number one or number two. So if you’re taking a seat, it’s best to commit to it.

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