Squatty Potty

Have you seen the squatty potty stool? It works to help you squat over your exsisting toilet

Just an update!!

I made a Squatty Potty using two large, well inflated soccer balls as a homemade Squatty Potty!!

My pot is rather low, so the soccer balls got me to just the right height. I used the picture in the ad as a guide.

I am really happy with my Soccer Pot!
Very easy to make, Let me know if you would like more details.
J

Does anyone else out there use a Squatty Potty? I think this could really catch on and help a lot of people.

J

You should give it a try!! With the contraption it fixed up, you really aren't squatting by holding yourself above the toilet seat, you are sitting on the toilet seat, but using a high footstool, or in my case a couple of large soccer balls to get yourself into a position where your knees are higher than your hips - as high as you can possibly and comfortably get them above your hips.
There is no strain on your thighs that could come with hovering squat, this is all very comfortable and puts your body into a much better position.

I would love to see the thread on the squatting.
J

I noticed in your signature that you take 1200-1600mg. Magnesium; 4g Vit. C. Wow.

i
If you are having loose stools then you may want to cut back. Too much magnesium can induce diarrhea.

You can try Epsom salt baths or magnesium oil to bypass the digestive system, but that doesn't address the question why are you taking so much magnesium?
I am sure you have a good reason.

I was reading all these posts and getting a real laugh out of it. I thought to myself half of you guys/girls are crazy and i started to reply even though i have never tired it. So i figure what the hell, before i reply let me give it a shot. I am not going to buy anything so i figure i'll use a small foot stool or something to prop my legs up slightly. I was a very sturdy waste basket and i used that. I flipped it upside down and put both my feel together on the top. It's feel very comfortable. Guys just make sure your fire hose isn't pointing out of the toilet when you urinate. I was pretty amazed to discover that it did seem to make things "flow out better." I never really strain when i sit but still the feeling of having my legs propped up made it feel "easier" going. I have read many articles on the topic since i tried this new method and from what i discovered is this. Is it going to stop cancer? Doubtful. Most studies show that the only real medical advantage to this is helping to stop/relieve hemroids. Everything else is based purely on opinion. So i figure what the hey, ill give it another week going this way and see how I feel. I have included a good article that i found below.

http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2010/08/dont_just_sit_there.html

@Jay - great ideas on the soccer balls. I use my squatty potty daily. Love it. Less time in the bathroom. Fuller elimination. Huge bowel movements - like trophy worthy!

What I'd love to find is a portable squatty potty. I definitly noticed when I'm around town my elimination is much small, and I have to spend more time in public bathrooms because the angle isn't ideal. I once tried standing on a toilet but was nervous that I would fall in and got caught up that someone would notice no feet in my stall and think something funny was going on. I'd love to design(or buy) something portable I can keep in my bag

Our family uses one. We love it - although it certainly looks funny in the bathroom! My husband and I have shared many laughs coming up with funny stories to tell if family ever asks what the weird contraption in our bathroom is! :)