DW: What is this "wiping" thing I keep hearing about?
Georgia Reupert-Allen, a pelvic health expert, shared on TikTok that wiping more than three times isn’t just a waste of toilet paper—it could actually cause some uncomfortable issues. In her viral video, Georgia said: "When you are wiping more than two or three times, that is called fecal smearing. It is essentially when too much fecal matter stays at the entrance of the anus even after you have finished your poo."
The pelvic specialist explained that for those who feel more than three wipes are needed, she has the solution. "A technique you can use to reduce the number of times you wipe is squeezing your pelvic floor in a waterfall formation. Start by squeezing the anus 20 percent, then 50 percent, 80 percent, and 100 percent so that you have squeezed it four times at the end of your poo," she explained. If her trick doesn't work, she says go get checked out by a medical professional to be safe.
Although people were left a little grossed out, social media users praised Georgia for sharing the advice and flooded the comment section.
Source: LAD Bible