Despite this, our bog-standard upright bogs encourage individuals to sit up straight, which can make it harder to induce bowel movements and increase the risk of rectum kinks.
As a result, many medical professionals advise changing our stance on the toilet by using a “defecation posture modification device” (DPMD) or just a footstool to simulate a squat.
This is because, as Medical News Today states, they make for a “more satisfactory poop” by raising the knees above the hips,
Which straightens out any kinks and lessens straining.In light of this, the toilet design video that went viral represents a revolution for our bowel habits.
