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May 20, 2026/Digestive

8 Ways To Prevent Hemorrhoids

Your pooping habits, diet and fluid intake can all play a role in limiting painful hemorrhoid issues

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May 20, 2026/Digestive

How Often Are You Supposed To Poop?

Bowel movement frequency varies person to person, ranging from a few times a day to a few times per week

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January 8, 2026/Digestive

Why Is Your Poop Green?

There’s usually a simple answer, like what you ate, but the color can also be a cause for concern

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March 7, 2025/Digestive

4 Reasons Your Poop Is Sticky

Excess mucus, ulcers, a high-fat diet and pancreatic conditions can make stool sticky

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February 27, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

What To Know About Pooping During Labor and Delivery

It’s common to have a bowel movement when you’re giving birth, but your care team truly doesn’t want you to be embarrassed by it

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February 26, 2025/Digestive

Can Food Change the Color of Your Poop?

Diet offers a rainbow of possibilities when it comes to the hue of your stool

A person holds up a bidet in their left hand and a roll of toilet paper in their right hand.
March 20, 2023/Wellness

Power Wash: Why Using a Bidet Is Sanitary and Safe

The benefits of a bidet may convince you to say goodbye to toilet paper

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February 23, 2023/Digestive

Yes, Anxiety Poops Are Totally a Thing — Here’s How To Find Relief

Our bowels have a deep connection with our mind

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December 19, 2022/Digestive

Stool Softener vs. Laxative: What’s the Difference?

Stool softeners are a type of laxative that softens your stool, making it easier to poop

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What To Know About Pooping After Giving Birth

It’s normal to experience some changes

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