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Reducing Straining During Bowel Movements

The topic is about reducing straining during bowel movements by adopting a posture that mimics a natural squat and using slow diaphragmatic breathing with gentle, audible exhalation-driven pushes.

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Jan 16, 2026
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Which toileting postures and breathing techniques best reduce straining during bowel movements?

Modern evidence and pelvic-health guidance converge on two clear levers to reduce straining during bowel movements: adopt a posture that mimics a natural squat (or use a footstool to raise the knees a...

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