This question pops up every now and then on social media and it always blows my mind that there are people who wipe standing up. I just don't understand the logistics of it and it seems like it would make things more difficult.
I wipe in a position that is more like squatting, because standing up clenches the cheeks making it harder to clean, but sitting leaves the possibility of potentially dipping your hand in the toilet bowl.
I just feel that the International Ass Wiping Authority guidance 27881 should be followed. By standing the cheeks close slightly, which what the hell, why would I want to wipe that. I do understand the white paper, “Stank Bowl finding 87712-b” outlined the wack idea of wiping over the nuclear blast you just left introduces some risk, but it’s not significant enough to stand up and introduce additional ass closing issues.
I'm the total opposite, I can reach my ass fine standing up but I've tried wiping while sitting and having to cram my hand between the seat and my ass is just disgusting and I have a terrible angle on it since my hand is going down into the bowl and has to then make an almost 90 degree turn to reach anything. If you could explain this I'd be grateful honestly
I installed a bidet during the big Covid lockdown. Now, I just do a little butt bounce and drip dry a moment. Then while sitting, just need 4 squares to pat dry.
My brother got a bidet and it doesn't fit his toilet. The seat is lifted up on one side and I felt like I was gonna break something when I sat down. There was also a poop stain on the nozzle so no thank you...
Do you all remember when you started to have to pull your sack out of the way? Like I MUST do it now, not sure if my balls are just hanging lower or what, but I don't remember as a kid/teenager having to pull my sack out of they way to wipe.
My favorite place to shit is at home because that means I don't have shoes on and can slip one leg out of my pants allowing me to spread my legs more. Wiping while sitting allows you to incorporate using the seat to help keep your cheeks spread. The first wipe is a light touch so as not smash and smear but still catch any dingleberries. Second wipe is placing folded square over the hole and using a finger to work into any skin folds or creases. Continue as needed...
Additional tip. Slip one arm out of your shirt so it doesn't accidentally rub against the seat hinges or back of the lid.
Also when involving shits of the more liquid variety, don't forget to wipe your cheeks. Liquid will run down to the lowest point before dripping, and this can often be far away from the hole.
there's people for everything, imagine the most bonkers absurd but still vaguely feasible thing and at least 10 people out there consider it to be the norm and find not doing it equally absurd.
Use a bidet. The idea sounds weird- a toilet that sprays water up your ass. I wasn't sure it was for me. Then I tried it. Holy fuck game changer. FULLY clean EVERY time.
But yeah, sitting down. Finish the dump, run the bidet, then wipe to dry, all while sitting.
Standing up I feel like I clean better, I don't understand the mechanic of doing so while sitting, I mean do you pass the TP under your balls and wipe? Or do you lift your butt a little and wipe thru the gap?
Better question is do y'all wipe from the front or the back? I always do front cuz I don't have to try and wiggle my hand between the seat and my ass or scoot to the edge. I'm looked at like I'm crazy whenever somebody says "ew who wipes from the front?"
@bitlife Interesting question! Most people wipe while sitting down for convenience and to maintain a comfortable position. However, standing up can offer better reach and access, depending on personal preference and comfort.
I just wet the TP in the sink. Highly recommended. You're not going to clog up your septic system that way. Even flushable wipes aren't really flushable.
Unfortunately you don't have the option to use the sink like that if your stall is separated from the sink or farther than an arm's reach away.