Seriously why?! Men and toilets

[FanOfTheCheese]

Why does it take them so long to poo?!
My husband is in there every morning for at least 20-30 mins I don’t get it?

On their phones reading / playing games.

I think this is the equivalent to men asking why women take so long to get ready, except I'm fairly certain more men do this then women do that! I think they just enjoy spending time that way.

I have noticed this about men too. Even when they haven’t got any reading material in there. Either they seem to think just pooing is a kind of recreational activity in itself or their bodies need longer to get it out!

A poo and a wank. Don't know if they happen at the same time

Another post on this? Have you thought to, you know, ask your husband?

Definitely not just about bringing in a phone. My DP doesn't bring his in and takes a good 30 minutes. I always ask him why it takes so long and he just says "it just does". I'm usually in and out in 2 minutes!

I could understand it if it was during the day and they had plenty of time but Dh will get up early to sit on the toilet for half an hour before rushing around getting ready for work l!

It's a mystery.

Maybe they don't need it so much when they go in?

When I go for a Tommy tit, I'm always desperate, so things progress quickly once I'm on the throne.

I have asked him and had same answer as Truely

I think if it takes that long they don't actually need a poo. What are they waiting for? I don't get it.

They do it to avoid chores and the children. This is common knowledge!

Exactly if I’m going I actually need to go whereas Dh seems to sit around and wait for it to happen at certain times of the day 🤔

If they disappeared to the loo for that amount of time at work I am sure questions would be asked.

@Carryingon

I have noticed this about men too. Even when they haven’t got any reading material in there. Either they seem to think just pooing is a kind of recreational activity in itself or their bodies need longer to get it out!

Yes!

my husband thinks i am wierd because i take under 5 mins.

I do think most men have their phones in there. Switching the wifi off might help.

Is it a difference in internal organs? I have slight prolapses, and a full bladder and bowel impact each other. Maybe men don't have that additional pressure from the uterus encouraging things along?

As dangerous as it would be to talk for all men, I can only explain why I do, and no, it's not to avoid other stuff, as I invariable will choose to go when I know I have time as I hate rushing.

So, TMI will follow below...

Basically, I know that I'll always poo some more after sitting there a while, I don't just empty my bowel in the initial poo when I sit down, and I don't feel 'right' until I'm sure I've emptied it all. That simple, and I have no idea if that's the same for other men, as I've never asked any.

Yes, there's an aspect of peace and quiet, but tbh I can find better places for that. I'm sure some men, and women, but there's no empirical study that I know of, use going to the loo, or having a long bath, or shower, or nap etc., to get away from life for a bit, and as long as you're not leaving your partner in the lurch, or choosing a really incovinient time, I'm not sure that's a problem. We all need a break.

So, TL:DR - I take a long time to make sure I get rid of it all as I tend to go in two 'lots'

Peace and quiet. No chance of being disturbed by kids. Do the same. Lock the door, take a book, your phone, have half an hour off.

I don't know why you would have to sit and wait for the second/third/fourth 'lot' to arrive.
You can just go back to the loo if need be.

I get everyone needs a break, but the thought of sitting there with my arse hanging out for half an hour doesn't appeal, I always thought men just got more pleasure from it!

@Sparklingbrook

I don't know why you would have to sit and wait for the second/third/fourth 'lot' to arrive. You can just go back to the loo if need be.

Would be a waste of toilet paper and water though. Yes you could decide not to flush in case you needed to go back later - but would be unpleasant if someone else needed it before you do.

@Sparklingbrook

I don't know why you would have to sit and wait for the second/third/fourth 'lot' to arrive. You can just go back to the loo if need be.

Quite! There are plenty of other places I'd rather be in the house than the shitter, while waiting for a second round.

Probably offloading before work and it becomes a habit. Maybe he doesnt quite need it and then by the time he gets to work he needs to go? Who knows? I'd be seriously irritated if someone was questioning my shitting habits, is nothing sacred any more

It may well be more pleasant to sit on the sofa to have half and hour off, but only if you were guaranteed that no one would disturb you. If your wife is running around dealing with kids whilst you're on the sofa on your phone/having a wank - that wouldn't go down very well. But 'I'm on the toilet' is a brilliant excuse.

Would be a waste of toilet paper and water though. Yes you could decide not to flush in case you needed to go back later - but would be unpleasant if someone else needed it before you do.

Oh so it's a saving the world type thing. No. Just go, flush then if you need to go 20 minutes later-repeat. It's good news for the person needing the loo because you aren't sat on it while they need it.