It’s footwear fit for the porcelain throne. A gut health brand is giving bathroom breaks a stylish upgrade with a chic new alternative to the Squatty Potty, debuting a limited-edition pair of shoes it says can help make trips to the toilet a smoother experience. “They are about to change the way the world poops,” … Read more
This is news for those who skeeve public toilet seats. There are many unspoken, strange things in a public restroom — the gaps in toilet seats are one of them. And while you might think it’s a manufacturing error, there’s actually a very real, legal reason why public toilet seats look the way they do … Read more
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
The average person spends 416 days of their life in the bathroom — and the latest trend in digital health wants to make sure that time isn’t going down the drain. Over the past year, a wave of AI-powered smart toilet health trackers have hit the market, analyzing pee and poop to deliver personalized insights on … Read more
The corporate world can come with some wild shared experiences, but none seem to hit quite as hard as the shared bathrooms. Regardless of whom you work for or where you work, the bathrooms can be where humanity comes to be its most distasteful. For Harry Catanzariti, his tale from a former employer is potentially … Read more
He’s got the Midas flush. Art world troll Maurizio Cattelan took the world by storm after his notorious duct-taped banana sold for over $6 million at Sotheby’s last fall. This year, the Italian prankster will likely turn “crap” into gold when his notorious 18-karat, solid gold toilet goes under the hammer next month. Carved out … Read more
Get rid of that junk. The change in seasons means it’s time to swap out shirts for sweaters in your closet, reorganize and declutter items around your home. While it’s an annoying task to take on that you’ve most likely been putting off since the first sight of a pumpkin appeared this fall, luckily, home … Read more
Her dream of making a splashy entrance was flushed down the drain — and that stinks. No one stopped and no one stared as Sarah, a creative coed, stepped out of a plastic porta potty, dressed to the nines in floor-length formal wear, hoping to impress her classmates with an outré display on prom night. Absolutely no … Read more
This might make the Easter Bunny toss his jelly beans. A video of a content creator dyeing Easter eggs in her toilet bowl went viral this week, and the dirty dye job appalled many, who deemed it egg-traordinarily unsanitary. In the clip, posted Wednesday and racking up 3 million views by Saturday, Minnesotan Kate Heintzelman … Read more
It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable. Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like your bladder and bowel in place, all while helping with basic bodily functions. The bad news: You’re probably sabotaging … Read more
When you gotta go, you gotta go. A new study conducted by bathroom supply store, QS Supplies, surveyed 1,000 UK and American travelers on their thoughts about using the bathroom. The findings revealed that Gen Z has strong opinions on how people handle their doodie, while others surveyed have anxiety when it comes to using … Read more
Maybe it’s just a small dribble after a sneeze, or that sudden urge to go that sends you rushing to the bathroom — only to come up short. Urinary incontinence is a common condition affecting over 25 million Americans, but a staggering 44% say they aren’t comfortable discussing it with their doctor. That’s according to … Read more
It’s a crappy situation. A young woman decided to save money by living in the toilet at her workplace. Ms. Yang, whose given name was withheld in a Jam Press report, works at a furniture store, and her boss lets her rent out the bathroom for just £5 ($6.47) per month. Yang showing a day … Read more
Keep calm and carry on … with boarding. The experts at luggage purveyor Bounce.com surveyed over 2,000 travelers to determine what sends passengers’ anxiety soaring — no surprise, “screaming children” factor in heavily — and additionally revealed which airlines are best for nervous flyers to book. Soaring to the top of the latter list, with … Read more
A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace was convicted Tuesday along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art insured for approximately $6 million. Michael Jones had used the fully functioning one-of-a-kind latrine as he did reconnaissance at Blenheim Palace — the country mansion where … Read more
Crappy landings. Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after passengers clogged airplane toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight. The airlines wished to “urge passengers to use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for,” Air India reps told the Times Of India in a statement. They issued … Read more
They really are a flush above. A TikTokker recently went viral after demonstrating the true power that airplane toilets possess — showing how almost nothing in the sky-high lavatory is safe from its mighty siphon. Jocelyn Saribay, known online as @itsjoceelyns, tested out one of the powerful potties recently by placing a sheet of toilet … Read more
Urine for a shock. Concertgoers are opting to pee themselves in diapers rather than relieve themselves in a restroom. Liquid Death, a beverage company, has collaborated with Depend Brand, known for their adult incontinence underwear, to produce the “Pit Diaper” — and a first run of the $75 product has already sold out. “Never leave … Read more
A piss poor excuse. Women are venting that men store water bottles at their bedside so they can urinate in them instead of getting up to use the bathroom. The disgusting hack has become a viral conversation online where women are coming together and sharing stories about their partners who used the concept as a … Read more