Eco Toilets

Squat Toilet

Why Choose A Squat Toilet?

Squat toilets are exactly what they sound like, toilets on which you squat rather than sit. This style of bathroom fixture basically consists of a hole in the ground. The only exception to this is the style know as a "pedestal" squat toilet, which is of similar height to a standard flush toilet.

Squat toilets are known by many names, such as Iranian, Eastern, Turkish or Natural-Position toilets, and are commonly found in Europe and Asia. The reason for the popularity of these toilets is that many believe they are more sanitary than seated ones. The benefits are numerous, yet care must be taken when using one of these fixtures.

Squat toilets are thought to be safer than seated versions. Many believe that sitting on a toilet can lead to bladder, prostate or uterine nerve damage. When this damage occurs, the organ(s) become more prone to disease. This may lead to colon cancer, constipation, IBS, diverticulitis and other prostate or uterine diseases.

Also, using the restroom in a seated position may lead to hemorrhoids. A squatting toilet prevents this from happening. In addition, many suggest that when you sit during a bowel movement, all fecal material is not removed from your body. Any that is left over may stagnate and lead to diseases, such as those listed above.

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The benefits of a squatting toilet may make the decision for you, even if you are not concerned about health issues. A squat toilet is environmentally friendly. No toilet paper is required, as most owners of these eco toilets provide you with a bowl or bucket to wash yourself. This can save you money over the long run, while also protecting our planet.

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Money is also saved if health issues are avoided. Treating cancer, IBS and other disorders can become very expensive. By using this kind of sanitary toilet, you stand less chance of contracting these diseases, thereby saving the expense of treating them.

Care must be taken when using a squat toilet. Unfortunately, not everyone manages to hit the hole when urinating or defecating. As a result, the floor surrounding the squat toilet may become very dirty. A lot of people choose to remove their pants or skirt when using the restroom to keep their clothing clean and fresh. Others just take care to keep all apparel off of the floor. The choice is up to you.

Since squatting toilets seem to be both safer and greener than traditional flush toilets, you should really check them out if you are remodeling your bathroom.

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Drew

Posted 972 days ago

You say that toilet paper is not needed. But I don't understand how you can wash your bottom without getting other parts of your body wet too. Also, your underwear would get wet when you pulled it back on, unless you had some paper available to wipe yourself.

Corinna

Posted 1047 days ago

I doubt that squat toilets are going to gain much in popularity in this country. Can you imagine having to explain to your guests at a cocktail party how to use this funny-looking hole in the floor?

Happydeb

Posted 1077 days ago

Felicitas, squatting promotes an easy and complete evacuation and proper internal hygiene. You are right, colon cancer is not communicable. Incomplete evacuation is a condition of colon restriction produced in the sitting position. Incomplete evacuation that is chronic promotes disease conditions for cancer as well as incontinence and pelvic floor prolapse. Try squatting! Google it!

Lilly

Posted 1079 days ago

They reduce colon cancer and other diseases because you are able to fully empty your colon, and the squatting position reduces pressure on many amdoninal organs.

Felicitas

Posted 1089 days ago

You are seeming to imply that cancer is a contageous disease in your 6th paragraph. I think that a squat toilet probably does prevent the spread of communicable diseases, but please leave cancer out of it!

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