An expert has shared a pretty scary warning about why you shouldn’t spend more than 10 minutes at a time sitting on the loo.
Most of us are guilty of spending longer in the bathroom than necessary, whether it be by accidentally getting engrossed while scrolling your phone, or simply killing a few extra minutes during the workday.
Some people might even go as far as taking a magazine to the toilet with them, ensuring they get a few minutes of absolute peace and quiet.
While it may seem innocuous enough, apparently spending longer than necessary on the toilet can be pretty bad for you, according to doctors.
Everyone’s guilty of sometimes spending longer than they should on the toilet Credit: georgeclerk/Getty Images
Dr. Roshini Raj, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone, revealed to Launcher: “You generally don’t want to spend more than about on average about 10 minutes.”
Sitting on the toilet for prolonged periods can lead to hemorrhoids, or even painful, swollen veins in the anal area, according to the doctor.
Dr. Raj says that part of the issue is down to the design of a modern toilet, explaining: “So the actual anorectal area is hanging a little bit lower than the part that’s supported — your thighs.
“Just by that position, gravity is causing everything to hang a bit, and that is causing pressure on the veins.”
The doctor added that it’s not necessarily only an issue when a person is doing their business, but even just sitting on the bowl doing something else entirely can be detrimental, adding: “So even if you’re not straining, if you’re just sitting there thinking of something else, doing something else, there is some pressure being applied to those veins.”
Yikes.
And Dr. Raj advises against using your phone while sitting on the loo for other reasons as well as protecting your undercarriage, adding: “I see a lot of people who get food poisoning or catch different things by not having good hygiene practices in the bathroom.
Scrolling on the toilet is not only a dirty habit, it can wreak havoc on your rear end, too. Credit: StefaNikolic/Getty Images
“I just think generally speaking, if you’re on the toilet having a bowel movement or trying to have a movement, you shouldn’t be using your fingers on anything else.”
According to a NordVPN study of 9,800 adults, 65 percent said they took their phone with them to the toilet, with 26-41-year-olds being guilty of doing it the most.
Unsurprisingly, Gen Z came in second place, with Spain being the country where people are most likely to use their phone on the toilet, with almost 80 percent of respondents saying they use it to keep themselves occupied while doing their business.
Given those stats, it’s probably about time we all started wiping down our phones with antibac more often… or just biting the bullet and leaving them outside the bathroom when nature calls.
Featured image credit: Virojt Changyencham/Getty Images
July 9, 24
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Doctor warns you should never sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes
By Kim Novak
An expert has shared a pretty scary warning about why you shouldn’t spend more than 10 minutes at a time sitting on the loo.
Most of us are guilty of spending longer in the bathroom than necessary, whether it be by accidentally getting engrossed while scrolling your phone, or simply killing a few extra minutes during the workday.
Some people might even go as far as taking a magazine to the toilet with them, ensuring they get a few minutes of absolute peace and quiet.
While it may seem innocuous enough, apparently spending longer than necessary on the toilet can be pretty bad for you, according to doctors.
Everyone’s guilty of sometimes spending longer than they should on the toilet Credit: georgeclerk/Getty Images
Dr. Roshini Raj, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone, revealed to Launcher: “You generally don’t want to spend more than about on average about 10 minutes.”
Sitting on the toilet for prolonged periods can lead to hemorrhoids, or even painful, swollen veins in the anal area, according to the doctor.
Dr. Raj says that part of the issue is down to the design of a modern toilet, explaining: “So the actual anorectal area is hanging a little bit lower than the part that’s supported — your thighs.
“Just by that position, gravity is causing everything to hang a bit, and that is causing pressure on the veins.”
The doctor added that it’s not necessarily only an issue when a person is doing their business, but even just sitting on the bowl doing something else entirely can be detrimental, adding: “So even if you’re not straining, if you’re just sitting there thinking of something else, doing something else, there is some pressure being applied to those veins.”
Yikes.
And Dr. Raj advises against using your phone while sitting on the loo for other reasons as well as protecting your undercarriage, adding: “I see a lot of people who get food poisoning or catch different things by not having good hygiene practices in the bathroom.
Scrolling on the toilet is not only a dirty habit, it can wreak havoc on your rear end, too. Credit: StefaNikolic/Getty Images
“I just think generally speaking, if you’re on the toilet having a bowel movement or trying to have a movement, you shouldn’t be using your fingers on anything else.”
According to a NordVPN study of 9,800 adults, 65 percent said they took their phone with them to the toilet, with 26-41-year-olds being guilty of doing it the most.
Unsurprisingly, Gen Z came in second place, with Spain being the country where people are most likely to use their phone on the toilet, with almost 80 percent of respondents saying they use it to keep themselves occupied while doing their business.
Given those stats, it’s probably about time we all started wiping down our phones with antibac more often… or just biting the bullet and leaving them outside the bathroom when nature calls.
Featured image credit: Virojt Changyencham/Getty Images
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Woman reveals why she lets her husband sleep with other women
By James Kay
A woman has shared her unconventional approach to maintaining a successful marriage, revealing that she allows her husband to sleep with other women.
Monica, a 37-year-old stay-at-home wife, opened up about her unique relationship in an interview with the YouTube channel Love Don’t Judge.
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She explained that she and her husband, John, have established an arrangement where he is free to pursue relationships with other women outside their marriage, because she believes it makes him happy.
Monica, who says “98%” of her day revolves around her husband, believes this setup has been key to their six-year marriage.
“I’ve always had a submissive side since I can remember, and I’ve always been drawn to assertive and dominant males,” she said, adding that John’s confidence and guitar playing initially attracted her to him.
In their “traditional marriage,” John takes on the role of decision-maker, even choosing Monica’s outfits each day.
“It makes me feel more confident and ‘hot’ knowing that he selected my outfit for the day,” Monica explained.
Monica shared that her love language is making her husband feel good by fulfilling her role as a traditional housewife.
“I enjoy being a traditional housewife because that’s my love language,” she said. “It’s not like I’m a hopeless little girl. It’s just he’s assertive, and I like that in a man.”
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The couple’s dynamic has drawn attention, particularly their arrangement allowing John to sleep with other women, though they insist this is only a “very small part” of their relationship.
John explained his perspective, saying: “It’s a luxury I have that probably most guys wish they had, just because of genetic programming. If you look at all the other mammals, how they do it, typically the alpha male gets to bang all the females.”
For Monica, the open nature of their marriage doesn’t diminish her sense of security.
“I feel like, as a female, I have a different view on sex than a male does. For a guy, it’s just a fun thing. I know in my heart that he loves me because he comes home to me and takes really good care of me,” she said.
John believes this arrangement contributes to a more relaxed and fulfilling marriage.
“I think it just makes for a much more relaxed relationship because there’s nothing in my life that I desire that I can’t have. And I think that makes me a better husband,” he said.
However, not everyone in Monica’s life is supportive of their unconventional relationship.
She revealed that some of her childhood friends have expressed concerns, telling her that she’s “lost [her] dignity as a woman” and warning her against having children.
Monica remains unfazed by the criticism, saying: “I can see how people that don’t know us might think, ‘oh, that’s not healthy,’ or ‘that’s bad,’ but I think if you’re a good person and you’re with someone you really, really love and you’re soulmates, it’s a whole different thing.”
Despite the controversy, Monica is confident in her relationship with John and sees no reason why they won’t continue their arrangement for years to come.
“I love my marriage and I love him, and I don’t think there’s anything stopping us from living like this always,” she says.
The couple’s story has sparked a debate about non-traditional relationships, but for Monica and John, the key to their happiness lies in understanding each other’s needs and embracing their own unique version of a happy marriage.
