Squatty Potty
 

Ok, so I'm watching Shark Tank and this guy is trying to get financing for this thing called Squatty Potty. Basically, you put your feet on it so you're squatting on the bowl when you poop. It lines up your colon for a more natural position.
I spent quite a bit of time working in South Korea and our office bathroom had a porcelain hole in the floor that you squatted over to do your business. At first it was weird but that position worked very well. Same thing when camping in the wilderness except it was a dirt hole. I ordered a Squatty Potty from Amazon for 24.95 and it will arrive tomorrow. I can't wait for Tuesday morning! I'll let you know how it turns out!

No pictures please.

I also saw that episode. I originally thought it was a joke but the inventor got a Shark to invest in it.

Another poop thread.

Hope your knees are in great shape. Getting down and then back up may be a problem otherwise.

In Turkey, China and elsewhere I have always tried to find an American style pot rather than stoop to using this type.

I think that is more info than we need.

Howard Stern's radio show has been pushing these "Squatty Potty" things for a long time = And yes.. I sometimes listen to him.. blame GM for giving me fancy fancy radio with more channels then I know what to do with..

It fits around the bottom of the bowl. You slide it out when you need it and slide it back before you get up.

OK, I looked up their website. Squatting one's weight to get down and back up is not involved.

Something to be said for $4.5 million in sales, looking to get to $7 million this year and getting it approved and licensed as a medical device.

I'm not saying I believe or disbelieve the science, but why can't I just use the small step stool we already own to accomplish the same thing? No, it's not made to curve around the base of the toilet, but I can't use the Squatty Potty to reach the cupboard on top of the fridge, either.

Although this review on Amazon is pretty amusing.

Yes. I've heard it advertised there as well and some other channel on Sirius.

I guess you can but it's only 24.95 and is the correct height. You order a 7 inch unit for a 15 inch toilet and a 9 inch unit for higher toilets. My toilet is 17 inches including the seat so I ordered a 9 inch squatty.

Try to make a stool using your step stool.:a20:

Normally, I don't find bathroom humor funny, but that review made me laugh.

Yeah, but this is people poop.

"Anthony Sullivan here for Squatty Potty!"

I was stationed in Japan back in the 60s. That was the normal potty. I swore I would never use it but then Mother Nature decided that I should try it.

Rule one is to remove your wallet -just in case it slips out.

Z

Outstanding
 

The review is an absolute riot! It is a must-read. Thanks, Halibut..

They simply unbend their knees!

Why does this make me think of DR OZ ?

Do you mean Dr ooze?

Fascinating!

I also ordered Squatty Potty. It will be delivered today. This thing actually works. Don't ask me how I know.

And we all know there's no poop in Lake Sumter...:icon_twisted::loco:

Yes that would also work for a trial test but in the long run the squatty potty would be more comfortable to use and the price is low.

Having spent a lot of time in the far east, and middle east in the past few years, this position is actually favored by many of the locals. Given a choice, they go into the stall with the "Bombsight Toilet", as many of us westerners call them. Just need to ensure your aim is right on. Two foot pads to position your feet, and many have a grab handle on the wall to help the older bombardier to get back up.

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We have these on both our toilettes, and would not want to be without them.

I got my Squatty Potty today and made a dry run. I'm taking my maiden voyage tomorrow. I hope it goes smoothly. On the advice of RVRodie I also ordered the LUXE-Bidet-Vi-110. Who says that you can't teach an old dog new tricks! Talk about a toilet makeover!!

Ugghhh !!! We purchased a camping potty for the van as a 'just in case' for travelling purposes and went the extra bucks for a high rise. Waaayyyy too much info. Sorry !!!!

Squatty potty....luxe bidets.....can't wait for the outcome....oh my now I sound like DougB!

Hopefully reports back tomorrow!

OK, so I made my maiden voyage today and to be honest the jury is still out. I won't be as graphic as the Amazon reviewer so lets just say that my pre-game routine was off a bit. Yesterday, I had some pasta and bread which always gives me a little trouble the next day plus the fact that that there was some level of excitement and I think I was expecting too much. I can only blame myself for skewing the first day results. Anyhow, the Squatty Potty takes a little getting used to. You have to find the right position and decide pants on or completely off. I tried it pants off first because I thought it would be safer and after I was sure I would clear everything I tried it pants down. The more I tried it the more I got used to it but I'll probably need a few days to give it justice.
I know that you'll be waiting on the edge of your seat, I know I will.

When I was a child, visiting Germany, Austria and Switzerland, a wooden footstool was included in most bathrooms to be used in the same manner as the Squatty Potty. Good manners prohibit using the real name of the step stools :)

I find Colon Blow from Amazon works fine...unless you're not near a bathroom.

I sincerely hope that Walter123 is a "pretend" name.
Otherwise, if we meet at Crispers, I will only have an image of pants off over a Squatty Potty. :shocked:

Confuscious say, " Man who stand on toilet, high on pot".

Ha ha, you last two "posters" are waaay too funny - :)

Please post pics.

YOU'RE SICK!!!! Oh, okay. Maybe tomorrow. LOL