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Let's think about why we gave up this position for going to the toilet, even though it allowed for better hygiene and simpler toilet designs. Is it because we "
by lazyjones 13y ago
Let's think about why we gave up this position for going to the toilet, even though it allowed for better hygiene and simpler toilet designs. Is it because we "lost" this position at some point, or perhaps it wasn't that comfortable after all (for the bowels, for example)?
- cincinnatus 13y agoI think it was an accident of history in Europe. Something to do with the architecture of castles and ships perhaps. It is a shame that much of Asia is losing the squat toilet over time. I've found it to be very helpful on occasion. It dramatically reduces apparent constipation.
- kaybe 13y agoQuite a few people seem to squat on the western style toilets though.. at least that's what the signs forbidding it and the occasional footprints on the seat suggest.
- kolinko 13y agoActually, from what I heard, squatting is better for the bowels.
- lazyjones 13y agoFor emptying them, or for keeping them relaxed?
- eddiedunn 13y agoBoth. Squatting makes your bowels more relaxed which helps emptying them: http://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/InfluenceofBodyPositiononDefecationinHumans.pdf http://wellnessmama.com/wp-content/uploads/InfluenceofBodyPo...
- lazyjones 13y agoInteresting, we should propose a combined "squatting for work, eating and various other bodily needs" cubicle on Kickstarter ... Never leave your squatting position again.
- pessimizer 13y agoWho is "we"? Plenty of people still squat.