How To Use a Squat Toilet

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If you're thinking "Aren't toilets the same all over the world?" you don't know squat.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Strong thighs
An ability to hold your breath
Toilet paper
Hand sanitizer gel

Step 1: Know what you're getting into

If you're traveling internationally, be prepared to encounter a non-Western, or squat, toilet. It's usually a stall with a hole in the ground that may or may not have a flushing mechanism.

Step 2: Don't expect privacy

Don't expect privacy. Public restroom stalls might only have two-foot-high walls and no doors.

Step 3: Bring toilet paper

Bring your own toilet paper. It's often not provided in public restrooms.

Step 4: Practice your squat

To strengthen your legs and prepare yourself for the real thing, practice your squat. This will also help boost your confidence.

Step 5: Position your feet

Position your feet on the foot grids on either side of the sunken toilet.

Step 6: Drop and squat

Drop your drawers and squat as close to the opening as possible for accurate aim.

Step 7: Dispose of toilet paper

When you finish your business, dispose of your toilet paper in the receptacle placed behind you for that purpose.

Step 8: Flush

If you're in a restroom with flushing toilets, hit the button on the wall.

Step 9: Wash your hands

Use your hand sanitizer and remind yourself that travel is all about broadening your horizons.

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[Jenna92144]

@ethicomm do u know how nasty that would be if u aimed wrong AND IT DIDNT FLUSH??? EEEWWWWW

[jillstillrules169]

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[jasonaris123]

0:43

Nigahiga ?

[Mugrs]

@GoldenDevil777 I guess you're totally right. This is stupid, How could billions of people not notice it over the last 1000 years.

[dogmatic1954]

When I went to China, I had to use one of these and I totally missed.

[CHRiSTJUNKi3]

so glad I gave up pork!

[chibigrunt]

1:35 they did that in Korea, too. That's why my mom doesn't eat pork, lol.

[chibigrunt]

Oh, this is why I didn't use them... no flush :(

[chibigrunt]

I see these all the time in Korea and we were like, "how the hell do you use these?!" so we used those electronic bidet ones (didn't use the bidet, though.)

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[aglover360]

@ethicomm "Natural position?" you mean with your anus up in the air?