I’m a second-generation gastroenterologist. In my world, no bathroom topic is off-limits. Growing up, my father, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic, spoke so excitedly to me about the awe-inspiring ways our guts work. I always knew there was no more thrilling a career out there for me (yes, the two of us are a delightful pair at dinner parties).
I realise it can be hard to talk about subjects that many people consider uncomfortable, whether it’s bowel leakage, haemorrhoids or the correct way to wipe. But the first step to normalising our bodies and gut is talking openly about the things we all do every day (well, actually, it’s OK if you don’t poop every day.)
