So, Slate has a very informative article on squatting while you hang a rat — it’s supposed to be healthier.
Anyway, they link to a website that offers a “convertible” toilet. It lets you sit any one of four different ways depending on how you like to poop. There’s the Forward Sit, the Aft Sit, the Asian Squat and the South-East Squat. So many options.
Here’s the animated gif that purports to show the whole thing:
Anyway, the Slate writer tried perching on his toilet seat, holding on to the towel rack, to give this squatting thing a try. He liked it.
Me, I’m not sure. Any readers want to chime in?
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3 comments
thebanana says:
27 August 2010 at 7:19 pm (UTC -5)
You can’t read while squatting. End of story.
Colin says:
28 August 2010 at 11:25 am (UTC -5)
Sure you can! Y’see it in China alla time. Not on the toilet, but people there seem to squat by the side of the street when they’re just hanging out.
I once saw a guy doing it on the railing of this overpass, over a busy street! A little too Jackie Chan for my tastes.
Amy Breen says:
28 August 2010 at 4:45 pm (UTC -5)
I’ve actually heard before that squatting is better for you, it is a better position for, uh, getting it all out.