Get the answers to your most pressing period poop questions, from wiping tips to how to keep your tampon string clean.

A gastroenterologist offers these top tips for wiping after using the toilet. The post How to Wipe Your Butt the Right Way (Plus 4 Wiping Tips) appeared first on The Healthy.

Period poops are changes in your bowel movements during menstruation. Diarrhea, smelly stool, pain, and constipation are the main symptoms. Here's how to deal.

Frequently asked questions Why is there blood when I wipe, but no blood in the stool? Blood that appears when wiping is typically caused by bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Hormonal changes around the time of menstruation are thought to affect your bowels, but there are ways to reduce symptoms.

You might be worried about bacteria or cross-contamination if you poop with a tampon in. Experts explain whether to replace a tampon when you're in the bathroom.

And because your waste can tell you a lot about your overall health, and because we know you have questions, we took (fecal) matters into our own hands and threw some experts a few hard (and soft) ...

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online.

Blood in the stool has multiple causes, like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Learn about how it's diagnosed, treatment, when to see a doctor, and more.

Experiencing changes in bowel movements during menstruation often referred to as period poop is a common occurrence for many individuals ...

I'm a doctor and here's the RIGHT way to wipe your backside after you poop - most people are doing it incorrectly Dr. Poonam Desai is an ER and lifestyle medicine physician in New York City She ...

Scientists documented chimps not only wiping their nether regions after pooping, but they also clean their genitals after sex. These acts of hygiene weren’t limited to individual self-care.