poop
Health
How to Poop Better, According to GI Doctors
A few simple switches can make a big difference.
By Gabrielle Kassel
Food
Is the Dark ‘Vein’ in Shrimp Actually Poop? If So, Is It Unsafe to Eat—or Just Gross?
Before you swear off shellfish, read on to find out what experts have to say.
By Ashia Aubourg and Caroline Tien
Health
There Are Two Types of Poopers—Which One Are You?
Turns out, people have surprisingly strong opinions about where (or when) they prefer to go.
By Jenna Ryu
Health
WTF Is a ‘Ghost Poop’ and Why Is It Such a Strong Indicator of Your Gut Health?
It’s not as scary as it sounds. In fact, quite the opposite!
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Shits and giggles
How to Take the Best Freaking Poop of Your Life
These small steps can make your toilet time smoother, faster, and more comfortable.
By Julia Ries Wexler
Health
How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?
Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.
By Amy Norton
Health
Is It Better for My Poop to Float or Sink?
Turns out, your toilet holds valuable clues about your diet and health.
By Erica Sloan
Digestive Health
How Bad Is It to Hold in Your Poop?
Everybody gets shy sometimes—but it’s not a good idea to make a habit of waiting.
By Kathleen Felton
Nature calls
So...How Exactly Do ‘Survivor’ Contestants Poop on the Island?
Two recent castaways break down the pleasures and perils of the aquadump.
By Rachel Pick
Diarrhea
8 Reasons You Might See Blood in Your Poop—And When to See a Doctor About It
Is it hemorrhoids? IBD? Something even more serious? We’ve got answers.
By Korin Miller
Strings attached
Do I Need to Change My Tampon When I Poop?
If it seems gross or risky but…also kind of fine, here’s the deal.
By Ayana Underwood
Crapshoot
4 Remedies for Constipation That Won’t Accidentally Give You Diarrhea
Not being able to poop sucks, but you also don’t want to go too hard in the other direction.
By Julia Ries
Diarrhea
Why Does Alcohol Make You Poop Your Brains Out the Next Day?
Hangover dumps are pure agony. Here’s what we learned about finding relief.
By Drew Schwartz
Sea turdles
Don’t Swallow That Ocean Water—There’s Probably Poop in It
More than half of the US beaches tested in a 2023 report had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination.
By Julia Ries
Holy frap
Why Starbucks’s New Olive Oil Coffee Is Allegedly Making People Poop a Whole Lot
You don't have to skip the drink—but you should have a game plan ready.
By Ashia Aubourg
Diarrhea
Is a ‘Parasite Cleanse’ to Poop Out Worms Ever a Good Idea?
Thanks to TikTok, we have some questions.
By Casey Gueren
Running
A Runner Known as 'The Mad Pooper' Has Been Pooping in Parks, and the Neighbors Are Fed Up
Runner's trots are no joke.
By Leah Prinzivalli
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Do You Have a Fussy Stomach—Or Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Tame your tummy.
By Jenna Birch
Health
5 Ways To Keep Travel From Messing With Your Poop
Stay regular no matter where you go.
By Korin Miller
Running
This Is Why Running Makes You Poop
Got runner's trots? Here's why.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.