It’s not the sort of topic people like to talk about publicly, but bowel movements are a totally normal, super natural, very important thing we all have to do.
That said, not everyone’s bathroom experiences are so simple. When you live with diarrhea, chronic constipation, indigestion, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, or other digestive and GI tract issues, life can be a challenge. You might deal with pain, the inconvenience of irregularity, embarrassing gas, uncomfortable bloating, and even shame around seeing a doctor or seeking help.