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Health

How to Poop Better, According to GI Doctors

A few simple switches can make a big difference.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Health

How Long Is Too Long to Sit on the Toilet?

Experts say crossing a certain minute mark is bad for your butt.
Health

Is It Better for My Poop to Float or Sink?

Turns out, your toilet holds valuable clues about your diet and health.
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.
Nature calls

So...How Exactly Do ‘Survivor’ Contestants Poop on the Island?

Two recent castaways break down the pleasures and perils of the aquadump.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 
Diarrhea

Is a ‘Parasite Cleanse’ to Poop Out Worms Ever a Good Idea?

Thanks to TikTok, we have some questions.
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.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Do You Have a Fussy Stomach—Or Is It Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Tame your tummy.
Health

5 Ways To Keep Travel From Messing With Your Poop

Stay regular no matter where you go.
Running

This Is Why Running Makes You Poop

Got runner's trots? Here's why.