Let's face it, almost all of us take our phones with us when we go to the bathroom.
Three minutes can quickly turn into 15 when you're looking at posts and videos on social media.
It seems like a harmless "vice" that was born with technological devices, but in fact it is not.
Experts warn that staying on the toilet for a relatively long time is dangerous to your health.
First, it is related to the risk of hemorrhoids and pelvic floor weakness.
There is also an explanation for this that has to do with physics. Gravity keeps us on the ground, right? But the same gravity makes the body “work” for blood circulation. The oval-shaped porcelain “throne” where we sit on the toilet is in a much lower position than a chair. Consequently, it creates a kind of pressure on the body and makes it difficult for blood circulation to function normally.
Secondly, it can cause rectal prolapse, which in simple terms is “damage to the colon that can be followed by swelling or irritation.” Furthermore, health experts say that sitting on the toilet for a long time also causes cancer.
Thus, it is suggested that for the sake of your health you do not spend more than 10 minutes on the toilet.