How the Squatty PottyO Works

Sitting at a right angle kinks the colon. Raising the knees toward the chest opens that angle so stool can pass with less straining. Squatty PottyO stools sit around the base of a standard toilet and lift the feet into that squat without asking you to hover over a hole in the floor.

Three steps

1. Place the stool around the toilet base so both feet have a stable platform.
2. Sit as usual, then rest your feet on the stool so the knees rise.
3. Relax and let the squat do the geometry. When you are done, most stools slide out of the way or fold flat.

Heights vary. Original stools are offered around 7" and 9". Slim teak and ghost acrylic keep a narrow footprint. Folding Oslo and Stockholm woods tuck under the bowl or stow in a cabinet. Porta versions pack for travel. Pair any stool with flushable wipes or a Refresh-It bidet if you want a cleaner finish.