Ok I will start with Eva's question first: "Why does my body always have to go #2 when I am at work instead of the privacy of my own bathroom at home?????"
First I will say that you should be happy that you are regular. The reason why people go poo every day at the same time is that they drink enough water, are reasonably active, they get enough fiber, and they have no health problems that cause them to do otherwise. Good for you.
Putting that aside though, I can see your dilemma. Some people are very offended when you "go" at work; they think it might even be unhealthy for your coworkers. See here for an example. One wants to be comfortable when undertaking the act, and this is difficult when it might offend others.
Solving your issue is difficult. You must ask yourself how urgently you wish to change your body's habits. If you really don't care all that much, then my advice is to have at it at work and be done with it. I suggest you wait until the need is quite upon you, then the act will take no time at all and will have a smaller risk of offending others. Go to a toilet that is as remote as possible from your own office space. Please do NOT make noises as much as is possible. Take advantage of the two-flush method while poo-ing in public: one immediately after the act so as to clear the air as quickly as possible, then another after wiping.
By the way, here and here are some products that will assist you in both avoiding air contamination and in wiping properly.
On the other hand, if you are desperate to change your habits, there are a few things you can do. Bite the bullet and just wait until you get home. Hopefully this will eventually re-train your body.
Do you eat breakfast before you go to work? If not, you might consider doing so. The best time for a bowel movement is 20 - 40 minutes after a meal, since feeding stimulates bowel activity. Some people drink warm prune juice or fruit nectar as a stimulus to bowel movements. Schedule a 10-minute period to sit on the toilet at home after your meal. This will likely produce the desired result.
If you are very desperate, try drinking coffee very early in the morning. This will stimulate the bowels, and you may just be able to poo before work. I do not recommend this method.
I hope this helps.
3 comments:
Very informative! I strongly agree with the comments regarding not poo-ing at work. Well answered and researched!
Holy Crap!!(pun intended)...I am peeing my pants laughing (next issue we should deal with)...Ok, so that was great! In my defense however, I have to say that I never said I DO POO at work, just that my body has to GO POO when I am at work. I do hold the poo in which I think can cause problems later down the road. I don't poo at work for all of the already stated reason, but also b/c I work in a small office of four people including myself and I am the only woman. The woman's bathroom also happens to be right in front of the entrance to the office and right next to the Executive Assistant's desk...talk about awkward if you did go....This was so funny and I love the links to the other posts...you will have to tell me how to do that. I can't wait to hear the answers to the other questions....I may have to think of another question too b/c that was so entertaining!!
I had no problem pooing when I worked at work. I would rather poo and stink up the office bathroom then be uncomfortable the whole day. Trust me I wasn't the only one. I say poop and be happy!
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