SQUATTING TO DEFECATE

[mazorca]

With two new BHR hips, I have trouble squatting to poop, a necessity in countries without Western-style toilets.  How soon and what strategies have people used to accomplish this feat?

[obxpelican]

Most of us used some type of elevated toilet seat as even Western style toilets are too low.



Chuck

[Lopsided]

I live in Asia and have been through many countries where squat toilets are common, however it is easy to get a sit-down toilet in every country. If you are staying in a rural village, most houses might have squat toilets, so you will have to order a sit-down toilet. They are available everywhere.

I find that when you install a sit-down toilet, if you make a plinth about 10 cm (4") high under the base of the toilet to raise it up, you can get a really comfortable seat.