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Nothing beats an A+poop.
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You wipe once or twice and get on with your day.
You sit down, relax, and everything justhappens, she says.
But what about when its time to hit the can?
Is there anything you might do in the moment to drop an amazing deuce?
We asked two poop professionals exactly what to do when nature calls.
Heres what they said.
Hold back until you feel The Urge.
Its important to wait until you really have to go and not a second sooner, Barten says.
So, what exactly does The Urge feel like?
Thats your cue its time to find a bathroom.
And if you ignore that call because youre in a meeting or stuck on a highway?
Do some gentle pre-pot stretches.
This doesnt push it out, per se, but it stimulates the descending colon to promote motility.
Get into a potty-positive position.
Even a mini trash can should workanything that prevents your legs from resting at a 90-degree angle.
Take some calm, deep breaths.
To get there, Barten recommends practicing deep, gentlediaphragmatic breathingwhile on the can.
When you breathe, stuff in your body moves, she says.
Manifest this shit, people!
Pushbut dont strain.
If youre on your porcelain throne but nothings happening, dont force it.
Yes, you want to squeezeslightly, but you want toavoid straining.
The ideal push, according to Barten, feels more like a sneaky toot.
Dont linger on the pot.
Barten says you shouldnt hang out on the toilet for longer than 5 to 10 minutes.
If nothings happening, try later, Dr. Rajapaksa advises.
Keep unnecessary wiping to a minimum.
In the perfect world, you wont use a half-roll of toilet paper each time you go.
If you struggle with repeated swiping, consider wet wipes.
(PSA: Throw yours awaydont flush themas they can clog pipes.)
Prep for future Unicorn Poops.
Look at your water intake, too, as dehydration can slow things down.
Aim for roughly 8 to 10 cups a day, or as much that makes your urine light yellow.
So, what are you waiting for?
Head to the toilet, center yourself, and go take the dump of a lifetime.
