I been doing this the same way all my life and now you're gonna tell me I've been doing it wrong? Who gives a shit...

Ya gotta believe the New York Post deals with some serious shit in their reporting. According to them, it turns out there’s a better way to answer nature’s call. While pooping comes naturally, how we use the porcelain throne can not only help improve bowel movements but also prevent hemorrhoids, a common condition affecting about half of US adults over 50. And two habits in particular can transform your trips to the toilet for healthier No. 2s.

ncreasing fiber intake is also important as the macronutrient can lower cardiovascular, diabetes and cancer risk. Follow this doc’s ‘10-15’ rule to avoid them. In addition to adding fiber-packed foods like beans, leafy vegetables and chia seeds to meals, taking a fiber supplement can also give a boost.

 

Secondly, you may want to take a closer look at your bathroom habits, as straining to go hurts more than it helps. Forcing your poop out can lead to fissures, or a painful split in the skin. It can also cause veins in the rectum and anus to swell, widen and weaken, triggering hemorrhoids. And scrolling on TikTok can be a real pain in the ass, as spending more time in the bathroom causes blood to pool at the lowest point and increases pressure in anal and rectal tissues.

Where else ya gonna find important info like this, huh?