At the office or a crowded party. On a plane. Visiting your brand-new significant other’s apartment. We’ve all been there: You’re in the absolute last place you’d ever want to poop, but suddenly you ...

Nearly forty years ago the world was forever changed with the publication of the book Everyone Poops. With his frank talk and adorable illustrations, Japanese children’s book author Tarō Gomi took a ...

In today’s fast-paced environment, many office workers are falling prey to an increasingly common phenomenon known as ‘voluntary withholding’ where the natural urge to go to the toilet is ignored.

Just like the famous book says, everyone poops. But let’s be real, going at the office or at bae’s can be super awkward, prompting many of us to develop some odd holding patterns. But holding in your ...

Feeling the urge to poop before leaving home is a normal biological response, driven by the gut-brain axis. Anxiety about going out triggers stress hormones, speeding up digestion. Holding it in can ...

Senior physicians have warned that the common habit of deliberately holding stool for long periods poses serious health risks, stressing that repeated delays interfere with the body’s natural bowel ...