🚽 Pelvic Floor Danger: Should You Squat Over the Toilet?

🚽 Does hovering or squatting over a toilet cause pelvic floor dysfunction?
In a 1991 study, 85% of people attending a gynecological visit admitted to hovering or squatting over a public toilet seat to pee. But does that mean you’re doomed to have pelvic floor issues? 🤔
Two studies from 2004 and 2019 examined the impact of different voiding positions-sitting, standing, or squatting-on uroflowmetry parameters like urine flow rate, voiding volumes, and post-void residual (how much urine is left in your bladder after peeing). The researchers found no significant differences between these positions, regardless of gender.
If you struggle with pelvic floor dysfunction and find it hard to empty your bladder, you might prefer sitting on the toilet for comfort or ease, or you might find squatting more effective. The key takeaway? Emptying your bladder fully is what matters most-how you do it is up to you! 🙌
Anxiety about potential harm or worry might actually contribute to increased pelvic tension more than your chosen pee position. So, whether it’s pelvic floor issues, personal preference, or cultural reasons, hovering over the toilet won’t damage or worsen your pelvic health, nor will it increase your risk of bladder infections. At most, you might sprinkle when you tinkle-so be kind and wipe the seat! 🚻💦
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What are your thoughts on squatting lower when having a bowel (stool) movement? And should the toilet bowl be built to reflect this