Let\u2019s be honest: sitting on the toilet has become the unofficial reading room of the 21st century. Books, comics, and\u2014most dangerously\u2014smartphones have turned the bathroom into a mini entertainment center.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the scoop: sitting on the loo for too long could give your bum a bad day. In fact, scientists say it might make you almost 50% more likely to get haemorrhoids (also known as piles\u2014yep, we said it).<\/p>\n
So, what are haemorrhoids, anyway?<\/strong> What\u2019s the deal with phones and toilets?<\/strong> What does this mean for your bathroom breaks?<\/strong> Leave the phone outside. Yes, it\u2019s hard. No, the world won\u2019t end while you poop.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Eat more fiber. Think fruits, veggies, and wholegrains\u2014your butt will thank you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Drink water\u2014not from the toilet!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Don\u2019t sit too long. Toilet time should be quick, not an episode of your favorite show.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n \ud83d\udc69\u200d\u2695\ufe0f And remember: if you notice anything weird, like blood or pain, talk to a doctor. Haemorrhoids are super common, but that doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore them.<\/p>\n So next time you’re heading to the bathroom, maybe swap your phone for a rubber ducky. It\u2019s quieter, cleaner, and doesn\u2019t distract you into sitting there until your legs go numb.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let\u2019s be honest: sitting on the toilet has become the unofficial reading room of the 21st century. Books, comics, and\u2014most dangerously\u2014smartphones have turned the bathroom into a mini entertainment center. But here\u2019s the scoop: sitting on the loo for too long could give your bum a bad day. In fact, scientists say it might make […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":205508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[62,43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-205506","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-odd-stuff"],"yoast_head":"\n
They’re squishy cushiony bits in your bottom that usually help keep everything in place<\/em>. But if you sit too long scrolling memes or watching videos, those cushions can get swollen, causing pain, lumps, and even bleeding. Ouch!<\/p>\n
A new study found that people who bring their smartphones to the toilet stay there longer. Some folks even admitted to sitting there for over five minutes\u2014just catching up on the news or checking social media. One person probably even read this article<\/em> while on the toilet. Awkward!<\/p>\n
Well, if you want to avoid the dreaded bum bumps, here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n