Too long, too hard and in the wrong direction. Here are the 5 most common mistakes made in the toilet

In theory, it seems to us that there is nothing we don’t know about using. However, we rarely discuss this topic in company, and even during a visit to the doctor we often struggle with embarrassment. Meanwhile, it turns out that bad toilet habits, most often those we acquired in childhood, can have unpleasant and dangerous consequences for us. What to watch out for?

The most common mistakes in the toilet. Every woman should watch out for this

The most common toilet mistake is improper wiping. This may lead to urinary tract infections or intimate infections. Do you wipe from back to front? This is a mistake whether you urinate or have a bowel movement. – A woman should always wash from front to back. This also applies to wiping after defecation or micturition. It should be done in the same direction – emphasizes Dr. Jolanta Wąsowska, specialist gynecologist-obstetrician at the Corfamed Women’s Health Center in Wrocław, in an interview. This is a basic rule that should be followed and will protect against infections. It is better to do it sitting down, as wiping while standing is not only uncomfortable but also imprecise.

Another mistake is spending too long on the toilet. Doctors that the entire defecation process should not take longer than 5 minutes. So forget about sitting on your phone. Staying on the toilet for a long time combined with prolonged pushing may have unpleasant and dangerous consequences. What? Problems with hemorrhoids appear, and the pelvic floor muscles may also be damaged.

Do you use the toilet? Be careful not only how, but also with what you wipe yourself. The doctor warns

Another common toilet mistake is the use of wet wipes. What do experts think about this? – Classic wipes are not good because some of them contain alcohol that degreases the skin, as well as fragrances and preservatives. Wipes soaked in oils would be better because they cause less irritation – proctologist Gerhard Weyandt in an interview with “Die Welt” (quoted by medonet.pl). Damp toilet paper may make wiping easier, but the composition is also important in this case. The simplest solution is a bidet. – In fact, simply plain water is best. It does not irritate the skin like dry toilet paper – he adds. Wet wipes are a bad choice for another reason. If flushed down the toilet, they may clog pipes. Their regular use may therefore have consequences for both health and sewage systems. Importantly, do not wipe yourself too hard, especially when using hard paper. This can cause irritation in intimate areas and rupture of hemorrhoids.