Recently I have come across a lot of information about sit vs. squat toilets. I guess toilets made for sitting are a very Western phenomena, while a lot of the rest of the world tends to squat. Not only that, but apparently squatting is more hygienic and better for you, from a health point of view. I did see a couple squat portable restrooms at the pumpers and cleaners expo, but I wonder if people would be willing to adopt this totally different practice...? I'm thinking something between sitting and squatting may be ideal.
(video from http://www.toilet-related-ailments.com/order.html)
and also this, from "The Bathroom" by Alexander Kira:
"The ideal posture for defecation is the squatting position, with the thighs flexed upon the abdomen. In this way the capacity of the abdominal cavity is greatly diminished and intra-abdominal pressure increased, thus encouraging the expulsion of the fecal mass. The modern toilet seat in many instances is too high even for some adults."
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