How does the Squatty Potty help with hemorrhoids?
By the age of 50 over 50 % of Americans have hemorrhoids. The link between the use of the sitting position for defecation and hemorrhoids has been validated by published clinical research. On sitting toilets, users are forced to strain in order to move the bowels. The main cause of hemorrhoids is the straining that takes place. This explains why hemorrhoids is almost unheard of in populations who use traditional squatting toilets. With the use of the Squatty Potty your time spent on the toilet will be considerable less which will help reduce pressure in the rectal area.
