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Constipation. Diarrhoea. Farts. How often are you pooing? What about your stool’s firmness? What’s been going on with your gut lately?
Now we’ve got the embarrassing bit out of the way, let’s chat sh*t.
Dump your discomfort as learning about your poo can help you identify if something’s going wrong with your bowels. We’re here to normalise the conversation about constipation, the dialogue around diarrhoea and get to the bottom of all things bowel health.
It’s time to stay regular.
Is your bladder making you hit the bathroom more frequently lately? Doctors reveal what's going on and when it's a concern.
It can cause blood and brain issues, the pro says.
It's surprisingly fun.
And no, it's not because of *that* effect on your bowels.
Different causes can change the blood's appearance.
It may mean you need to visit your GP.
There are real health benefits to the habit, the doctor says.
And when it comes to toilet paper, is there a best choice for our backsides?
It's a pretty hands-on method.
It's also good for diarrhoea and may even be helpful for IBS.
It's not just in your head.
This is one social media fad that's actually legitimate.
It's especially good for those with bad knees.
We're all guilty — but for the sake of your bottom, it's time to stop.
Nope, it's not as simple as "food passes right through me."
The doctor explained you may not need to take these with antibiotics.
Does your bladder feel like it's going to burst as you reach your destination? Read this.
“This could be your get-out-of-poop-jail-free card,” he joked.
I'm not sure how I've gone this long without knowing this.
Lots of us do this but it's bad for our health and productivity.
The, er, unorthodox advice comes from an expert.
Find that you can never comfortably pass a bowel movement? This could be why.
Plus, how often you actually need to be cleaning your toilet.