Side Effects of Holding in Poop: What You Should Know

To avoid seeming "unclean," then, some people go to great lengths—like, ahem, physical pain—to simply remove themselves from the whole bathroom narrative while in the company of those they're trying to impress. But gentle reminder: This charade isn't so healthy.

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