If you've ever used a public restroom, you may have noticed a peculiar feature: U-shaped toilet seats with an open front.

Experts warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes can increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken pelvic ...

Additionally, the pressure from sitting too long strains the pelvic floor muscles, increasing the risk of rectal prolapse.

That’s because the open toilet seat compresses the buttocks. The increased pressure affects blood circulation and forces your ...

Spend no more than 10 minutes sitting on a toilet, say doctors Farah Monzur, director of Long Island's Inflammatory Bowel ...

Water provides a more thorough and hygienic clean than toilet paper, and the best bidets often have heated seats, water flow control, and warm air drying to make your bathroom experience more ...