Squatting toilets?

[HeXen]

LOL! Squatting toilets are SOOOOOOOOOOOO GROSS!!! SO UNHYGIENIC!!! Seriously..

I went to Japan last year and nearly all the town toilets are squatters! Who ever invented the squat toilet should get hanged. Sorry.

How less hygienic can it possibly be than sitting on a seat? It's all about the wipe man. What do you think is so different about squatting? crap just runs down peoples legs or what?

 

[NetWareHead]

LOL! Squatting toilets are SOOOOOOOOOOOO GROSS!!! SO UNHYGIENIC!!! Seriously..

I went to Japan last year and nearly all the town toilets are squatters! Who ever invented the squat toilet should get hanged. Sorry.

Its interesting because children know instinctively to squat when it is time to go. Once they begin walking that is.

The worst part about using a squat toilet is when you have explosive diarrhea. Your butt is squatted so close to your shoes that you can a little splashback on the ankles. Otherwise for normal crap, its not unhygienic.

 

[JTsyo]

Its interesting because children know instinctively to squat when it is time to go. Once they begin walking that is.

The worst part about using a squat toilet is when you have explosive diarrhea. Your butt is squatted so close to your shoes that you can a little splashback on the ankles. Otherwise for normal crap, its not unhygienic.

You figure before bathrooms, people squatted to poop. So this is a natural progression. Not sure why they are so shallow though. I would put it on a platform so you can get some more distance between your ass and the bottom of the toilet.

 

[madoka]

Here are some advantages to squatting:

http://www.naturesplatform.com/health_benefits.html

Seven Advantages of Squatting

Makes elimination faster, easier and more complete. This helps prevent "fecal stagnation," a prime factor in colon cancer, appendicitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Protects the nerves that control the prostate, bladder and uterus from becoming stretched and damaged.

Securely seals the ileocecal valve, between the colon and the small intestine. In the conventional sitting position, this valve is unsupported and often leaks during evacuation, contaminating the small intestine.

Relaxes the puborectalis muscle which normally chokes the rectum in order to maintain continence.

Uses the thighs to support the colon and prevent straining. Chronic straining on the toilet can cause hernias, diverticulosis, and pelvic organ prolapse.

A highly effective, non-invasive treatment for hemorrhoids, as shown by published clinical research.

For pregnant women, squatting avoids pressure on the uterus when using the toilet. Daily squatting helps prepare one for a more natural delivery.

And here is the compromise:

http://www.squattypotty.com

 

[Sluggo]

http://www.naturesplatform.com/index.html

Feel free to make a mess of your own bathroom.

 

[Synomenon]

When using these squatting toilets, you don't pull your pants all the way down to your ankles. I quickly learned that you only pull them down to your knees.

The crap does seem to come out easier in the squatting position than it does in the sitting position. I guess squatting puts everything in correct "alignment".

 

[Ruptga]

It's actually not that complicated. We Americans are just neurotic about our crapping habits.

 

[WilliamM2]

Here are some advantages to squatting:

Nothing like a link from someone selling something to convince me.

Sucker.

 

[Perknose]

Ahhh, the ol' squat and drop. From the worst of the dim, dank and more primitive ones in parts of Turkey to sparkling, space age, "lights and fan go on when you close the door" ones in France, they were always a memorable experience.

I can believe it healthier to squat. It certainly seems to come out more easily. I'm not about to invest in one anytime soon, unless I see the profit potential in installing a toilet cam, getting those with the urgent need to "just sign this harmless waiver, please," and posting the results on the web.

 

[OutHouse]

LOL! Squatting toilets are SOOOOOOOOOOOO GROSS!!! SO UNHYGIENIC!!! Seriously..

I went to Japan last year and nearly all the town toilets are squatters! Who ever invented the squat toilet should get hanged. Sorry.

having explosive diarrhea must really suck if you have to use one of these. or if you need to puke.

 

[Brigandier]

Those look worse than the stalls without a door on them.

 

[OutHouse]

i dont see how its healthier. taking a shit is taking a shit weather it be on a civilized toilet, a ammo can or a silly squatting toilet.

 

[CPA]

It's actually not that complicated. We Americans are just neurotic about our crapping habits.

Neurotic because we prefer to sit? Oooookay.

 

[Ruptga]

Neurotic because we prefer to sit? Oooookay.

We have arguments over which way the roll must face. "The average American uses 50 pounds (23 kg) of tissue paper per year which is 50% more than the average of other Western countries or Japan.[18]" It is a $2.4B industry here. And then there is how we completely flip shit whenever we are exposed to different ways of taking a crap.

It's not just that we prefer our way, we need it on a base emotional level.

 

[Perknose]

i dont see how its healthier. taking a shit is taking a shit weather it be on a civilized toilet, a ammo can or a silly squatting toilet.

Anatomy. Next time you're trying to hold in a fart, squat and see how much harder it is. Oh, and be sure to post the vid here. We're scientists. We need the data.

 

[madoka]

Nothing like a link from someone selling something to convince me.

Sucker.

If it's more comforting to you, here is the wiki page on squatting which cites pretty much the same benefits:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_defecation_postures

 

[Saylick]

Someone needs to develop a sitting toilet which elevates your feet so you can get into the squat position without having to use your quads.

EDIT: Hahaha, should have just scrolled up. Now all someone needs to do is to integrate that pedestal into the toilet itself, and better yet, make the entire package reclined so you can rest your back on something.

 

[LevelSea]

They're not too bad sober, but using one while still drunk after a hard night of soju with kimchi-jigae is not recommended.

 

[Imp]

*shudders*

What if I lose my balance and I "fall" into the hole. I won't just touch the seat, I'll have butt-rubbed or anal-rubbed hundreds of people.

^^^^OCD germaphobe.

 

[OutHouse]

Anatomy. Next time you're trying to hold in a fart, squat and see how much harder it is. Oh, and be sure to post the vid here. We're scientists. We need the data.

if it stinks ill name it perky.

 

[WilliamM2]

If it's more comforting to you, here is the wiki page on squatting which cites pretty much the same benefits:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_defecation_postures

I didn't see anything on wiki claiming it reduced colon cancer, appendicitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or most of the other "benefits" listed in the first two links. But whatever.

 

[LTC8K6]

Saw them in Korea. Never used one.

 

[Svnla]

With the high percentage of obese/fat people in the US, I don't think the squat toilets will work here.

I saw these toilets in Japan, S. Korea and other developing countries in Asia. Did not see them in Australia and haven't been to Europe and Africa yet so I do not know.

 

[dbk]

My grandmas house had this in Korea.. Her home was built in the 1960s i think. It was even detached from the house. I never used it just went in the house.. I was a little kid, lol

Modern homes in Korea all had the standard toilets while i was there.

 

[MegaVovaN]

Here are some advantages to squatting:

http://www.naturesplatform.com/health_benefits.html

Seven Advantages of Squatting

Makes elimination faster, easier and more complete. This helps prevent "fecal stagnation," a prime factor in colon cancer, appendicitis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Protects the nerves that control the prostate, bladder and uterus from becoming stretched and damaged.

Securely seals the ileocecal valve, between the colon and the small intestine. In the conventional sitting position, this valve is unsupported and often leaks during evacuation, contaminating the small intestine.

Relaxes the puborectalis muscle which normally chokes the rectum in order to maintain continence.

Uses the thighs to support the colon and prevent straining. Chronic straining on the toilet can cause hernias, diverticulosis, and pelvic organ prolapse.

A highly effective, non-invasive treatment for hemorrhoids, as shown by published clinical research.

For pregnant women, squatting avoids pressure on the uterus when using the toilet. Daily squatting helps prepare one for a more natural delivery.

And here is the compromise:

http://www.squattypotty.com

Thank you, ordered. Looks like a great compromise. Feet go numb when I stand on the rim of the toilet, and sometimes I get lazy about standing...

As to the OP. These are common place and work just fine in YROP. Would consider one in the house to force people to do the business properly.