Medical Studies

Clinicians have described the squat as a more complete elimination posture for decades. Published work on anorectal angle, straining, and toilet posture is why Squatty PottyO exists as a household stool rather than a medical device.

Guests with constipation, hemorrhoids, or pelvic-floor questions often ask for reading. We point to peer-reviewed discussions of toilet posture and colon angle, plus practical notes from gastroenterology clinics that recommend a footstool as a low-risk first step. This page is educational. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for care from a licensed clinician.

If a stool is part of a care plan from your physician or pelvic-floor therapist, choose a height they are comfortable with and stop if anything feels unstable. Questions about a specific SKU can go to [email protected].