Squatty Potty Reviews - What Is It?

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Squatty Potty is a specially designed toilet stool that was originally developed by a 37-year-old contractor and designer in St. George, Utah, Robert Edwards. The stool is claimed to be a simple and safe way of achieving a proper toilet posture. The device is widely recommended by doctors. According to the manufacturer's official website, the stool fits any toilet and is designed to mirror the angle of natural squatting. This allows using your own toilet in a more comfortable way. As a result, the device helps to fully relax the puborectalis muscle for more effective and easier elimination. The Squatty Potty can be conveniently stored under your toilet when not in use. But is it the real deal, or just another advertised unnecessary item? Is there any science behind the Squatty Potty? Let's take a look at the claims made by the manufacturer and try to answer these questions.

What is a healthy toilet posture? According to the scientific data, it is a squatting position, in which the human colon can relax completely. The modern toilet makes the colon curved. So, it makes it difficult to eliminate successfully. A manufacturer study involving 200 participants, demonstrated that the toilet stool provides statistical improvement in constipation symptoms in both women and men of about 33%, if used for at least one month. A 2010 study in Japan found that the hip flexion straightens the rectoanal canal achieved by squatting. It means that you will need less strain for bowel evacuation. A 2002 Iranian study showed that the use of the Iranian-style toilet is a more comfortable method of defecation than the European style. A 2003 Digestive Diseases and Sciences study demonstrated that sitting defecation posture needs more effort compared to the squatting posture.

Customer Reviews - Does Squatty Potty Really Work?

Proper bowel emptying is very important for good human health. The fact that a squatting posture decreases the amount of force necessary for defecation is beyond any doubt. But there are no references proving the fact that squatting is healthier than the standard seated position. As 2012 NPR article reported, according to the colorectal surgeon named Rebekah Kim, the major thing she recommends to her patients struggling on the john is to get two stacks of telephone books for each of the feet for easier defecation. This is the same principle used in the Squatty Potty. Many other colorectal doctors agree that squatting can reduce the straining on the toilet, which can be associated with hemorrhoids. Most people don't experience any problems on the modern toilet either, though. In other words, toilet stools like the Squatty Potty can simplify the process of pooping and perhaps save your time spent in the restroom. But the less straining you do, the lower the risk of hemorrhoids will be. So, to my mind, this kind of toilet position may benefit to the human health as well. Even though there is insufficient clinical evidence demonstrating that squatting while pooping is beneficial for health, it can be assumed it is indeed.

You can find a lot of positive customer feedback for Squatty Potty online. Amazon contained 868 customer reviews for the device at the time of our research. This website gave the potty an average rating of 4.1 stars. The most common compliments cited constipation relief, easier pooping, less time required for defecation and that it even functions as a potty training tool. There were some complaints too. The most common ones revolved around the necessity to clothes (either pants or jeans) completely in order to use the device. You may also need to get used to the new sensation while pooping in the squatting posture. The company behind the product, Squatty Potty LLC, is based out of West Jordan, UT and has an A- rating with the Better Business Bureau. There are no closed complaints at all. To better understand whether the Squatty Potty is really effective, let us take a look at some of the actual users' reviews.

"Squatty Potty is an excellent product. I won't tell you much, but I will only say from my personal practice that this product really improved my potty experience, reducing my effort and time. I have also noticed that we use less toilet paper due to this device. The money saved on toilet paper can pay for the potty in less than one year. I would certainly recommend this item to my friends!"

"First time I used my SquattyPotty I thought there would be no end of that poop that was come out of me. It was very surprising to me because I don't remember such experience in my life. The next day I was similar to a duck whose poop simply slides right out. I love doing it this way - fast and easy! I have told about this purchase to my friends and coworkers, however, they only laugh at me."

"Squatty potty provided me with unbelievable experience. It was a bit unusual to step onto the device for the first time. I was unsure whether it will stand my weight, but it seemed to hold well. I settled down to the seat. My knees almost reached my chest. It felt third-world but I tried to concentrate on the task. The whole process took little time and required much less effort on my part. You should not be as skeptical as I was about this product. It is really good and you will feel the difference for sure."

My Final Summary

Squatty Potty entered the American market after appearing on Season 6, episode 8 of ABC's Shark Tank. Shark Lori Greiner's suggested $300K for a 10% stake in the company then. Since that time, the product has taken off like wildfire, and has become the topic for a nationwide discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of pooping while squatting. As it was already mentioned above, it does not only make elimination easier but also prevents such unpleasant health issues as hemorrhoids. However, there is still lack of clinical evidence demonstrating the squatting posture can be really beneficial for the human health.

With this in mind, it is up to you to decide whether Squatty Potty is worth your attention and money. It has a relatively high price, by the way. It should be emphasized that the device is associated with a great number of positive customer reviews on different websites. The majority of users claim that it really brings them good defecation experience. Taking into account all pros and cons of the Squatty Potty, I can recommend it to purchasing and using on a regular basis.

Where To Buy Squatty Potty In Stores?

The Squatty Potty is available in four models that vary in price. Ecco is a molded plastic stool that can be bought for $25. On the Go is an inflatable stool that can be taken with you wherever you go. Its cost is $30. Slim is a sculpted plywood stool that can be purchased for $60. Tao Bamboo is an adjustable bamboo stool that costs $80. Besides, you can buy some accessories including Constipation Relief. It is a supplement containing live enzymes, organic herbs, and probiotics. It is priced at $28. Sweet Loo Potty Spray helps to lock bathroom odors beneath the water's surface. It should be sprayed before using the restroom. It varies in cost from $10 to $14. Refresh-It is a non-electric bidet that costs $38. All orders under $45 ship at a rate of $10 and orders over $45 come with free shipping. All company's stools come with a 60-day refund policy. To ask your questions or request a refund, contact the customer service at 855-628-1099.