It’s a bowel movement in a bag. First, Gen Z started carrying around “anxiety bags” packed with essentials to calm their frazzled nerves, from fidget spinners to sour candy. But for those that can’t imagine anything more stressful than constipation — or, gasp!, putting a bare behind on a public toilet seat — a “poopmaxxing … Read more
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 … Read more
What direction do you face when you shower? It’s likely not a question that you’ve spent much time pondering. But it turns out the way you answer says a lot about you. The internet seems to be struggling to agree on whether we should be facing the spray of the water or facing our backs … Read more
They’re offering air travelers some suite relief. Peeing and pooping at 35,000 feet will soon come as a sweet luxury for Emirates flyers flush with cash. “I’m working on ensuite bathrooms in first class suites,” teased Tim Clark, president of the Dubai-based airline, while at the 2026 Capa Airline Leader Summit in Berlin Thursday, per The National. “I … Read more
They put the pee-pee in the Big Apple. Public urination violations are soaring across the boroughs, according to bladder-busting new data, revealing a nearly 50% increase in 9-1-1 calls related to the odorous offense since April 2025. It’s an uptick in tinkling that’s more than a wee bit alarming. The NYPD has received over 100 more complaints … Read more
If you gotta go while on-the-go, urine in luck. Having to pee or poop during long road trips is, now, no longer a pain in the butt as Chinese electric vehicle engineers are gearing up to roll out a fleet of cars featuring built-in toilets. They’re putting a little restroom in your vroom-vroom. Seres, a China-based automotive … Read more
It gives new meaning to the phrase “sweet cheeks.” It’s certainly no fun to have hemorrhoids, swollen veins that grow in or around the anus and cause pain, itching and bleeding — so it’s not terribly surprising that people might be desperate to find a quick way to banish the uncomfortable bulge. But is a … Read more
A woman says she is “lucky to be alive” – after her unplugged electric toothbrush exploded and burst into flames. Charlotte Bowers, 33, had no issues with the Oral B brush for eight months, before it spontaneously combusted whilst she was asleep on February 2026. The explosion caused the toothbrush to set fire, but thankfully … Read more
A night of drinking doesn’t just come with a headache or dry mouth. It can also mean urgent trips to the restroom. The phenomenon — dubbed “booze butt” by Men’s Health — is real. Alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, alter gut bacteria and interfere with how the intestines absorb water, doctors said. “Alcohol itself can cause loose … Read more
A newly married man has been slammed online after branding his wife “disgusting” over a common habit. In a controversial Reddit post, the man detailed his new wife’s bathroom act that left him “really irked.” “My wife and I recently got married and moved in together. She has a bathroom habit that really irks me,” … Read more
Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more
You’ve heard of “Girl Dinner” – but what about “Girl Showers”? If you’re a woman, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about. And if you live with or shower with someone female, you’ve likely experienced this phenomenon too, both literally and metaphorically. But if you have no clue about what I mean, allow me … Read more
A manager’s email to an employee about the “5 minute rule” their company has in place for those working from home has left fellow workers gobsmacked. Anyone who has worked remotely knows there is a certain expectation that you be reachable or provide semi-regular updates throughout the day. But one boss at an unnamed company … Read more
Is it a poop de ville? Humans aren’t the only ones with brand loyalty when it comes to automobiles. A recent study found that our fine-feathered friends prefer certain types and colors of vehicles for pooping — with brown vehicles and Ram trucks topping the list of favorite on-the-fly toilets. “Car owners often debate whether … Read more
A woman named Eve Tilley has gone viral online after admitting she showers just twice a week. In a now-deleted TikTok, she shared her personal hygiene routine, seemingly unaware it would cause such fierce backlash. “How many times a week is the average person showering?” Eve, who is a successful lawyer, asked her nearly 200,000 followers. … Read more
Archaeologists recently unearthed an ancient Roman bathhouse in Turkey – a relic as luxurious as it is old. The discovery was covered by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency (AA). A landowner in the area was planting sour cherry saplings in 2023 when he stumbled across a Roman-era floor mosaic. Thanks to underground imaging radar, archaeologists found the bathhouse about … Read more
One exasperated woman is wiped out after a crappy confrontation with her butthole of a boyfriend. A Reddit user took to the website’s “Am I The A–hole?” forum to ask if she was in the wrong for telling her boyfriend she would break up with him “if he doesn’t start wiping his butt.” The original … Read more
This New York City bathroom is on a roll. The 2025 America’s Best Restroom Awards by Cintas Corporation has narrowed the competition down to nine finalists — and the stunning bathroom at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in lower Manhattan has made the cut. The Rooftop at Pier 17 is one of the finalists in … Read more
You love to jet set — but you don’t love the way your gut gets upset. It’s quite a bummer to struggle with constipation, traveler’s diarrhea or indigestion while on vacation. Not everyone is a regular pooper, but for those who are, a break in the routine can significantly affect their bathroom habits. Here are … Read more
Dude, where’s his wallet? It can be incredibly frustrating to misplace everyday necessities like your keys, phone or wallet. It’s even worse to lose something that you spend days looking for — when it was under your nose the entire time. That’s what happened to one person who misplaced their wallet and apparently spent a … Read more