They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Whether it’s drinking more water, stretching in the morning, or finally remembering to floss, change doesn’t happen overnight. Your body needs time and your brain needs repetition.
The same goes for changing and benefiting from new bathroom habits. There’s probably a bunch of you out there that got gifted a Squatty Potty over the holidays and might be wondering “isn’t this thing supposed to give me magical poops or something?”. The answer is ✨yes✨ but like all adjustments getting the full benefits might take a little time.
Change Is Awkward at First (Even in the Bathroom)
Let’s be honest, using a Squatty Potty for the first time can feel a little strange. You sit. You lift your feet. You wonder, “Am I doing this right?”, "What is this supposed to feel like?", "I don't feel magically different - is it not working?"
Totally normal.
Just like any new habit, your body has spent years doing things one way. Switching to a more natural squat position isn’t something your muscles, posture, or digestive system instantly recognize. But here’s the good news: that adjustment period is exactly how habits are formed.
Your Body Loves Consistency (Especially Your Colon)
When you consistently use a Squatty Potty, you’re training your body to relax the puborectalis muscle—the muscle that normally kinks the colon when you sit upright. In a squat position, that kink straightens out, allowing things to flow the way nature intended.
At first, you might only notice small, subtle changes:
- A little less straining
- Shorter bathroom visits
- A feeling that things are… moving in a different way
Over time (hello, 21 days 👋), those small wins add up to:
- More complete elimination
- Less pressure
- Better overall gut health
Habits Build Health, One Bathroom Trip at a Time
Think of Squatty Potty as less of a “bathroom accessory” and more of a daily wellness habit. You wouldn’t expect to feel stronger after one workout or calmer after one deep breath. In the same way, your digestive system needs repetition to fully reap the benefits.
Stick with it. Use it every time. Let your body learn what “easy” is supposed to feel like.
The Bottom Line (Pun Fully Intended)
New habits take time. Bodies take time. And the path to better poops is no different.
Give it a few weeks. Stay consistent. Trust the process. If you’re starting out your Squatty Potty journey stick with it, and by February your bathroom experience will feel much different.
Your future self will thank you, because sometimes, the smallest habit changes can make the biggest difference.
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