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  • What to Do If You Just Can’t Poop

    What to Do If You Just Can’t Poop

    If you’ve ever been constipated, you know it’s a miserable feeling: all that heaviness and bloat, without any relief in sight. When constipation starts to set in, you may find yourself reaching for all of the fibre in sight, chugging water like you’re in the middle of the Sahara, or going for a run to…


  • Is It Dangerous to Hold in a Fart Too Long?

    Is It Dangerous to Hold in a Fart Too Long?

    We’ve all been there. You’re on a first date, or in a meeting, or trying to be a considerate aeroplane passenger — whatever the reason, you’re holding in a fart. Sure, it’s uncomfortable — but could it be dangerous to your health? Could not passing gas cause you to pass away? Could you die by…