What height Squatty Potty should I get?

The Squatty Potty Original has 2 sizes that work perfectly with ANY standard (14″-15.5”) or comfort height (16″”-18”) toilet. If you are a new squatter, the 7” is a great place to start and if you are limber or consider yourself an advanced squatter, a 9″” Squatty Potty will work best.

Does raising your feet help you poop?

“Raising your feet up on a stool so that your hips are flexed beyond 90 degrees helps to straighten out the rectum,” Backe told Healthline. “This allows the stool to pass through much more easily.” Dr.

Do squatty potties make hemorrhoids worse?

When people use posture-changing devices to squat, studies show, they go more quickly. They also strain less and empty their bowels more completely than when they sit on the toilet. By making it easier to poop, squatting might ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoids, which are often a result of straining.

Are tall toilets bad?

The higher bowl height can be good for the knees and back and can offer real advantages to taller folks, the elderly and people with mobility problems—these toilets are extremely popular and widely used. And if you’re short or there are small children in your household, a right-height toilet may not be your best bet.

Is 7 or 9 inch Squatty Potty better?

The 7″ Squatty Potty is our best seller. It is ideal for those that are new to squatting and will fit seamlessly under and standard size toilet. The 9″ Squatty Potty better suited to the more experienced squatters. It fits perfectly under the comfort height toilet.

What is the best height for a poop stool?

“The goal is to mimic a full squat.” Novice toilet stool users and taller people may find they’re more comfortable with 7-inch stools; shorter people, long-time toilet stool users, and those who are comfortable squatting often gravitate toward 9-inch stools.

Can a squatty potty be too tall?

A 7″ Squatty Potty works with both standard (14″-15.5″) and comfort height (16″-18″) toilets. If you are limber or an advanced squatter, a 9″ Squatty Potty will work best.” But in another section on the website they say the 7″ stores best under a standard height toilet and the 9″ stores best under the taller toilet.

Are tall toilets better?

It should be easy to sit on and stand up from. Also, rest both feet on the floor. For this reason, a comfort height toilet will probably be the better choice for anyone who has difficulty standing from a low position, such as the elderly or disabled.