I’ve heard that going once a day is normal, but is it bad if I poop every few days? Should I be concerned if my poop is sometimes a strange color? What’s really “normal” for bowel movements? A general ...

How many times should I poop in a day? That’s a question that may be running through your mind as you head to the bathroom for your fifth bowel movement of the day. The answer isn’t so simple, but ...

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

This sudden need to use the bathroom is due to a natural bodily reaction. The main reason people feel the urge to poop after eating is the gastrocolic reflex. This is a natural process that helps your ...

New parents often worry about what they find in their baby’s diaper. It is normal to see a number of changes and colors in your baby’s stool as he or she grows. Boys Town Pediatrics explains what is ...

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table conversations. However, you must pay attention to bowel movements. Because ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...