They’re literally scared “s–tless.” For a generation that likes expressing their emotions, Gen Z keeps a lot bottled up inside. A whopping one in three Zoomers is scared to use the bathroom at the office, according to a recent study by online bathroom appliance purveyor QS Supplies. The UK-based bazaar surveyed more than 1,000 employees … Read more
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more
Circle, circle. Dot, dot. Do you have your cootie shots? The make-believe immunization may be worth getting before hitting the friendly skies for the holidays, as a plane pro is revealing the grossest, most germ-ridden areas in almost any aircraft. “The filthiest parts of an airplane, in my opinion, as a five-year flight attendant,” Cher, … Read more
It’s a literal crap-shoot. A Texas startup named Throne is making waves in scatological circles after devising a camera that attaches to your toilet and photographs your poop. “Throne uses a downward facing camera that securely captures video during each bathroom visit,” the Austin-based tech firm writes while describing the crappy camera, simply dubbed Throne, … Read more
A Royal Caribbean International passenger has launched a class-action lawsuit against the company and its former crew member after as many as 960 people may have been victims of a hidden camera in a bathroom on board. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Symphony of the Seas passenger “Jane Doe” and “all other similarly situated passengers” … Read more
This gas station bathroom flushed the competition away. Maverik service station, a gas purveyor near Utah’s Salt Lake City International Airport, was voted “America’s Best Restroom” of 2024. Cintas, a corporate uniform and products company, has hosted the online contest for 23 years to highlight some of America’s favorite bathrooms, with the public voting on … Read more
What a cockpit-block. An airplane captain has been suspended for locking his female co-pilot out of the flight deck because she went to the bathroom during a 10-hour flight. The Sri Lankan Airlines flight had been traveling from Sydney, Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka, last month when the first officer decided to use the lavatory, … Read more
This hotel guest might have unlocked a horror show. TikTokker @ashiv_ shared a video revealing a disturbing discovery he made in the bathroom of his room. TikTokker @ashiv_ shared a video showing the disturbing discovery he made in the bathroom of his hotel room. TikTok / @ashiv_ The creator, who goes by Ash and AshIV, … Read more
Don’t poo-poo this headline news. There’s a reason public toilets are equipped with U-shaped seats as opposed to the O-shaped ones you’d find on your porcelain throne at home. The general public has long speculated that the horseshoe shape could be for hygiene purposes — so that you don’t come into contact with someone else’s bodily … Read more
It’s the “plop” no one wants to hear while on the pot. Using an airplane lavatory is risky enough, owing to the germs, tight space and lack of ventilation. But there’s nearly no greater gamble than squatting over the seat while your precious phone is in your pocket, and hoping it doesn’t meet a watery … Read more
You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening study. Northwestern University researchers identified more than 600 different viruses on 92 showerhead and 34 toothbrush samples — and no two samples were alike. “The number of viruses that we found is absolutely wild,” said indoor microbiologist Erica M. Hartmann, who led the study. “We … Read more
This math teacher’s pee policy doesn’t add up. A California educator has been accused of cruelty after awarding bonus points to students who don’t take a bathroom break during class. A peeved parent of one of the pedagogue’s pupils leaked the bizarre bathroom rule in a post that has clocked up over 16 million views … Read more
They’re some real potty poopers. As if toilet bowls weren’t already full of crap, artsy-fartsy Gen Zs have found a new way to further funk up the porcelain pot with pretty petals made specifically for stylish stools. “So, pooping is aesthetic now,” announced an X user in a trending tweet, featuring footage of a TikTok tastemaker tricking out … Read more
He’s a fountain of wisdom. Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, claims that a bidet should be a fixture in your bathroom for hygiene reasons. “To put it simply, would you ever consider cleaning your dirty hands with a dry paper towel?” Walter mused on Friday to his 1.2 million TikTok followers. … Read more
She’s sharing the dirty truth about her cleanser. Diana Hasler, a mother-of-one from Camden, Australia, was disgusted when she realized she had been using a moldy skincare product. “Friendly reminder that if you keep face wash in the shower, things go moldy. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly,” Halser said online. Diana … Read more
This one’s totally trash. A traveler who discovered a ridiculously simple way to avoid touching the waste receptacle in the lavatory on a long-haul flight has gone viral after sharing the good news with his followers. “I was sitting there on my flight back from Thailand, and I saw this little foot lever, and I was … Read more
It’s a literal poop deck. An airplane passenger blew minds after revealing the unique location of the lavatory on a Lufthansa flight, which he detailed in a TikTok video with nearly 5 million views. “I’ve never seen this on a plane before,” wrote the user — who goes by @downielive on the platform — in … Read more
Urine luck…or are you? Tired of having to use the bathroom every five seconds while on an airplane? Flight experts say people can curb nature’s call by — wait for it — drinking alkaline water, per a TikTok video with over 6.7 million views. “A flight attendant told me to always buy Fiji or some … Read more
Sometimes – usually when sitting on the toilet – people think of some of their best ideas. Like this one woman, who felt so strongly about public toilet etiquette, that she decided to take her rules to the bored people lurking on the internet. And went viral for it. @MaryBethMayfair took to Mumsnet recently to ask a question to her … Read more
A Georgia-based neurosurgeon is sharing an important step to take when you check into an Airbnb. “The one thing that you can do to prevent injury to you or a loved one is to go around the house and identify where all the stairs are, especially if you’re taking an older individual with you,” Dr. … Read more