Do you wipe your bottom standing up or sitting down?

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Well, I thought this was an entirely uncontroversial topic, but my DH has discovered (through a conversation) that I stand up to wipe my bottom after going to to the loo.

Do you, for whatever reason, do the same? Or are you a sitter and you lean either forwards or to the side?

I feel as though there are multiple reasons to stand, perhaps you have mobility issues, a larger body, or it is simply your preference (like me).

Please tell me that at least some of you do this and I am not entirely abnormal!!

Handstand usually for maximum accessibility

I squat on the floor with a packet of baby wipes

Okay, very amusing, but some genuine answers would be appreciated :)

Is this sarcasm or a genuine statement?

I can do the splits so I tend to do that at home when I have the space, in public toilets it’s a lot harder…and yes to the baby wipes!

Both, sitting down spreads the cheeks for easy access, but standign up allows you to reach some areas that aren't as easy to get to while you're sat - Definitely would not ONLY wipe standing up though, all that shit getting smushed between your cheeks - gross.

Never known anyone stand up before. A bit unusual....although not as unusual as the above handstander! 🤣 How did that start?

I sit, leaning to one side.

Like this

Honestly I think it's because I find it a bit difficult to wipe whilst sitting down. I tend to lean to the side though (if sitting down), and perhaps I have been doing that all wrong and need to just lean forwards. It is sort of painful in my side / ribs to twist to the side like that

Always sit. Never occurred to me that anyone might stand to do it to be honest!

I hose myself off in the back garden.

It is currently getting smushed, this is an issue. I thought it was normal so I am vaguely embarrassed to be frank

Sit and lean, never had any problems accessing all areas...doesn't standing smush everything together?

I have stood up to wipe all my life and I assume that is what my mother taught me to do. Never even considered doing it sitting down and don’t like the thought of it. I use wet wipes after a poo for a thorough clean.

How on earth can people do it sitting down, contortionist in training?

After a poo, do you mean? If so, sitting down. You must have quite long arms if you can do it satisfactorily standing up. If you mean after a wee, always standing up.

This thread is hilarious, I’m crying with laughter at the responses 😂😂😂

I have never wiped my bum sat down. I can't even picture how that works!

I don't fully stand up though, I sort of half stand up and hover over the toilet....a bit like I'm squatting. That's always made the most sense to me to ensure I am getting completely clean.

Yes. This is what DH said to me. To say he was shocked to learn I stand is an understatement

Sit, leaning slightly to one side.

Always stand up. Sitting down runs the risk of a uti.

I genuinely don’t know… I can’t recall! I’m on autopilot. I’m going to wait until I need to wipe and will report back with my answer. I’m intrigued as to what I’ll do 😂

Hmmm, hope you get the responses you are seeking OP.

Yes it does a bit. It had never occurred to me that I could avoid this if I stayed sitting down. Genuinely. I am going to experiment. But I find it hard to lean to the side sufficiently whilst sitting down - it hurt my ribcage

Thanks!