The best position for using an English toilet to promote easier bowel movements is a squatting position, which can be achieved by elevating your feet.
To mimic a natural squat on an English toilet, use a footstool to raise your knees higher than your hips. Here's a breakdown:
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Elevate Your Feet: Place a sturdy footstool in front of the toilet. Ensure your feet can comfortably rest flat on the stool.
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Achieve the Squat: When seated, place your feet on the stool, bringing your knees above your hip level. This angle relaxes the puborectalis muscle, facilitating easier elimination.
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Lean Forward: Gently lean forward slightly to further assist in the natural alignment.
This modified squatting position on a standard toilet helps to straighten the anorectal angle, making it easier to pass stool. This posture is closer to how our bodies were originally designed to eliminate waste and can alleviate straining.
