As a busy mom of three, I often find myself at fast food restaurants and Target, navigating life with a not-so-tight bladder. On a good day, my bladder can hold out for about 20 minutes, but if nature calls, there’s no holding back—I’ve got to answer the call, no matter what.
I wasn’t always this relaxed about using public restrooms. As a kid, I refused to use the school bathroom, holding it in until I got home. In college, I lived on an all-girls floor and would wait for the coast to be clear before I dared to let loose. I’d even lift my feet off the ground to avoid being recognized by my shoes. When I entered the corporate world, I took the elevator to different floors just to avoid anyone thinking I was off doing my business.
Now, though? I embrace my bodily functions. And trust me, it feels liberating.
After spending countless hours in various public restrooms, I’ve noticed a curious trend: Women seem to feel the need to stifle their natural urges. I often hear the roll of toilet paper when I walk into a stall, as if women are trying to hold back their “chocolate cheerios.” This behavior is bizarre—why not just let it out? We should feel free to poop when and where we need to!
Let’s be real: clenching back when you’ve got to go is harmful to your health. Nobody wants to be the one carrying around a belly full of stale waste. Plus, it can lead to unpleasant conditions like hemorrhoids.
It’s common knowledge that those of us with vaginas eat too, and we all have to answer nature’s call. So why do we act like it’s taboo? You might be carrying around a discreet air freshener in your purse, but let’s face it, nobody thinks you’re concocting a gourmet latte in there. Meanwhile, men stroll out of the bathroom without a care in the world, while we scramble to mask the evidence of our human needs.
The truth is, whether you’re rocking a hot little dress or a business suit, everyone poops. We’ve all got our own “little brown trout” to release. And let’s not forget, every mom I know has multitasked their way through parenting, sometimes even while dealing with bathroom emergencies.
So why are we so concerned about what others think when it comes to our natural processes? We worry about offending the nostrils of those around us rather than prioritizing our own comfort and well-being. It’s time to let our bodies do what they need to, without shame or embarrassment.
Women are already tasked with clean-ups of all sorts, so we’ve earned the right to let go of the need to hide our own bodily functions. It’s about time we claim our right to comfort, health, and freedom in the restroom.
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In summary, let’s celebrate the reality that women poop too. It’s time to stop hiding it and embrace our bodies’ needs.
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