When you're constipated in can be tempting to sit on the toilet for as long as it takes, however here's when you should call it quits. I think we can all agree that going number two without any ...

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

When you have to "go," you sit down on the toilet and you poop—right? Well, sort of: While this can work well enough for lots of people, if you’re someone who deals with constipation, you may not ...

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For many people, smartphones have replaced a stack of magazines next to the toilet. But while scrolling and squatting may seem like just another way to multitask, some experts say there's good reason ...

But what is the “right” amount of time to spend on the toilet to begin with – specifically, when you’re going “number two”?

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a freelance health and science journalist based in New York. There’s nothing like shutting the bathroom door, maybe even locking it and hiding away from one’s family, even ...