Growing up, sitting normally on a toilet was the only option for number 2. But now, with things like the Squatty Potty, people are suddenly saying we've been pooping wrong all

along. It turns out they're kind of right. Sitting with you knees slightly raised or in a squatting position is a much better way to go. It eases strain and

helps gravity do some of the work for you.

Some people say you must go at least twice a day, otherwise something is wrong. But the range of normal is really huge. Apparently, it's totally fine if you go

three times a day or three times a week or anything in between. So, if it's been more than a day, don't worry. It'll come.

Sometimes, if you're having trouble relieving your bowels in one go, it can mean your stool is too hard. If you're dehydrated, it makes your poop hard and more difficult

to pass. Try drinking more water and adding more fiber for a more fulfilling bowel movement.

Different fibers act differently in your body. If gassiness is a real problem, it's better to use synthetic fiber, like Metamucil, rather than high fiber vegetables. Fruit and vegetables need

to be broken down before the fiber is absorbed, but the synthetic stuff gets absorbed automatically. That's not to say skip the veggies, you just don't need to OD on

broccoli. Also, some people do well with added oil in their diet to relieve constipation. Any excuse to have more olive oil sounds good to us.

If it looks like a rabbit just unloaded in your toilet, it's really not a big deal. If food moves through you faster, it's more likely to be a soft

solid piece and if it's moving through you slower, it's more likely to be small. As long as you're not straining, it doesn't matter the size. Do be careful if

your poo is suddenly thin or flat for a week or more. That could mean an obstruction and that should be checked out by a doctor.

If you see a red or pinkish hue swirling in the toilet, the first question to ask is: Did you eat beets? You'd be amazed how many people end up

at the doctors thinking the worst, when really beets just colored their poop red for a day. If it is blood, definitely go to the doctor. It may just be

hemorrhoids or a side effect of severe constipation, but it could be a sign of Crohns or ulcerative colitis. Also, if your poop is black, go to a doctor right away.

Black poop is really bloody stool and needs to be checked out immediately.

This is not good. If your poop is white, light grey, or clayish colored, go see a doctor. White poop can mean a blockage in your bile duct, which isn't

great. But you will get to brag that your poop is snow white, so that part's not so bad.