+131 The toilet is probably one of civilisation's greatest inventions, because taking a painful shit is bad enough without having to crouch over some twigs, amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

Quite the contrary actually: Squatting opens up the recto-anal angle, allowing the squatter to be a bit more lax when handling business. Sitting down to poop, on the other hand, constricts the passageways and requires more straining to push things through. Read more: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/squat-poop/#ixzz27Ew61ye5

by Anonymous 11 years ago

For me its more a matter of comfort. try reading a magazine while squatting. poor legs.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

totally understand. I'm so sorry it takes you so long :(

by Anonymous 11 years ago

ill survive. :D

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I think "squatting" is defined differently by different users here. Your knees don't bend at 90 degrees for squat toilets, they bend at more of a 20 degree angle. It's easier to squat the latter method.

by Anonymous 11 years ago