Research shows that the position on the toilet when using the toilet directly affects our health. And it is important to sit on it correctly.
We will tell you what position you can take while sitting on the toilet, and which you should not.
Squatting
Evidence suggests that squatting is one of the most successful positions. When the legs are strongly bent at the knee, the rectoanal canal is straightened. The body needs to make significantly less effort to get rid of feces.
Sitting on the toilet with your feet on the floor
Research indicates that it is much more difficult to empty the bowels in a sitting position than in a squatting position. If the legs are not flexed enough, the rectoanal canal will be in an inverted position, which will require more effort to defecate.
Sitting on the toilet with the feet on the footrest
The position when the feet of the person sitting are on the support and his knees are higher than the hips is considered favorable. Although experts advise paying attention not only to the position of the legs. In addition to using the support, it is recommended to keep the back straight, lean slightly forward, lowering the elbows to the knees, and relax the stomach.
Sitting facing the cistern
This position is not the best choice for several reasons. First, it, like the forward-facing position, does not provide an angle sufficient for normal bowel movements. Second, it does not allow you to lean forward, as experts advise. And third, sitting backwards and seeing the cistern in front of you is unlikely to allow you to relax properly.
Squatting facing the cistern
You can try many weird positions when it comes to sitting on the toilet. Including trying to squat while holding the tank. The effect of this will be the same as squatting while sitting facing the tank. But how comfortable this will be overall is up to you.
