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đź“– Author of The Constipation Code

đź’© Helping you understand what your poop is trying to tell you.

09/03/2026

If you’ve ever sat on the toilet thinking, I know I have to go…so why is absolutely nothing happening? — don’t turn it into a 20-minute battle.

One of the biggest mistakes people make when they’re constipated is sitting there longer and pushing harder.

Straining doesn’t necessarily mean your stool is simply “too hard.” Difficulty having a bowel movement can also be related to stool consistency, slower movement through the colon, pelvic floor coordination, positioning, or simply trying to go before your body is ready.

And the longer you sit there trying to force it, the more likely you are to start holding your breath, bearing down and straining.

Try this instead:

If nothing is happening after about 5 minutes, get up.

Walk around for a few minutes. Move your body. Have something warm to drink if that tends to help you. Then wait for a stronger urge before trying again.

When you do sit down, put your feet on a small stool if you have one, lean slightly forward and breathe instead of holding your breath and pushing hard.

Your bathroom rule should NOT be:

“I’m staying here until something happens.”

Sometimes the better strategy is to stop trying and give your body another chance later.

And if this happens to you regularly—especially if you frequently strain, feel like your p**p is stuck, or never feel completely empty—there may be more going on than simply needing more fiber or water.

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Fix your gut, fix your energy, mood, skin, sleep—and so much more.Your gut doesn’t work in isolation. It communicates wi...
09/03/2026

Fix your gut, fix your energy, mood, skin, sleep—and so much more.

Your gut doesn’t work in isolation. It communicates with your brain, immune system, thyroid, metabolism and nervous system all day long.

That doesn’t mean every symptom begins in the gut. But if you’re dealing with several of these issues at once—especially alongside bloating, constipation, indigestion or unpredictable bowel habits—your gut deserves a closer look.

Start by paying attention to the pattern: What changed first—your digestion, energy, mood, sleep or skin?

The connection may be more important than you realize.

Save this as a reminder that gut health affects far more than what happens in the bathroom.

09/02/2026

You know that weird feeling when you have a bowel movement and think…

Why did that p**p feel WARMER than usual?!

You’re not imagining it—and there are several reasons a bowel movement can suddenly feel hotter, warmer or even a little burning on the way out.

First, remember that stool has been sitting inside your body, so it’s naturally close to body temperature. Most of the time you don’t really notice that temperature difference.

But sometimes the tissues around the a**s become more sensitive or irritated, which can make an otherwise normal bowel movement feel noticeably warmer.

And what you ate can matter.

🌶️ Spicy foods contain capsaicin—the compound responsible for that burning sensation. Not all of it is broken down during digestion, so yes…what burns going in can sometimes burn coming out.

đź’© Loose stool or diarrhea can also cause a hot or burning sensation. Faster-moving stool may contain more digestive substances, and frequent wiping can further irritate the delicate skin around the a**s.

🔥 Hemorrhoids, tiny a**l fissures or irritated skin can make you much more aware of sensations during a bowel movement, too.

Gut health pearl: Sometimes the sensation you’re attributing to the p**p is actually coming from the tissue the p**p is passing over.

Try this: Notice the pattern. Does it happen after spicy meals? With loose stools? After you’ve been going more frequently? Or when the area already feels irritated?

Patterns give us clues.

An occasional warm or mildly burning bowel movement usually isn’t something to panic about. But persistent burning, significant pain, bleeding, black or bloody stool, or a major unexplained change in your bowel habits deserves a conversation with your healthcare provider.

Your p**p tells you a surprising amount about what’s happening with your digestion, bowel movements and gut health—if you know what to look for.

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What constipation advice are you completely tired of hearing?“Drink more water”?“Eat more fiber”?“Just take a laxative”?...
09/01/2026

What constipation advice are you completely tired of hearing?

“Drink more water”?
“Eat more fiber”?
“Just take a laxative”?

I want to know what you’ve repeatedly been told—especially if it hasn’t actually helped. Leave it below. I will try to respond to your answer in an upcoming video.

No judgment. No embarrassing details required. ❤️

09/01/2026

A lot of people assume that if their p**p is soft, they can’t be constipated.

But stool consistency is only ONE part of a healthy bowel movement.

You can have soft p**p and still have to push, strain, sit on the toilet forever, change positions, or feel like you didn’t completely empty.

Why?

Because getting p**p out depends on more than how hard or soft it is. Your colon has to move stool forward, your re**um has to recognize that it’s time to go, and the muscles of your pelvic floor and a**l sphincter have to relax and coordinate properly so the stool can actually come out.

If those muscles don’t relax appropriately—or if your bowel motility is sluggish—you may find yourself straining even when the p**p itself is perfectly soft.

That’s also why simply adding more fiber, drinking more water or taking something to soften your stool doesn’t solve constipation for everyone.

💩 Gut health pearl: A “good p**p” isn’t just about consistency. You also want it to come out easily, without excessive straining, and leave you feeling completely emptied.

Try this: The next time this happens, notice whether you’re holding your breath or bearing down hard. Put your feet on a small stool, lean slightly forward, relax your belly and exhale instead of holding your breath and forcing. Give your pelvic floor a chance to relax rather than pushing harder.

If soft stool is regularly difficult to pass, you frequently feel blocked or incomplete, or you need to use your fingers or other maneuvers to help stool come out, it’s worth discussing with a healthcare professional. Pelvic floor dysfunction and other defecatory disorders can cause these symptoms and can be evaluated.

Your p**p can be soft and you can still be constipated.

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08/31/2026

You wiped. You were clean. You left the bathroom.

And then 10 or 20 minutes later…it feels like you need to wipe again.

Yes, this happens to people—and there are a few reasons it can happen.

One of the biggest is incomplete emptying. If a small amount of stool remains low in the re**um or a**l ca**l after your bowel movement, it can move down after you stand up, walk around and go about your morning.

Another possibility is stool consistency. Softer, stickier stool is more likely to leave residue behind than a well-formed bowel movement that’s easy to pass.

Things like constipation, slow bowel motility, pelvic floor coordination, hemorrhoids and changes around the a**l area can also make getting completely clean more difficult.

And here’s the gut health pearl I want you to remember:

đź’© How easily you clean up after a bowel movement can tell you something about the quality of that bowel movement.

A healthy p**p shouldn’t routinely require endless wiping—or have you heading back to the bathroom to wipe again shortly afterward.

Try this: Pay attention to what your stool actually looks and feels like when this happens. Is it soft or sticky? Do you have to strain? Do you feel completely empty when you’re finished? Are you going back for another bowel movement shortly afterward?

Those clues can help you distinguish a stool-consistency problem from an incomplete-emptying problem instead of assuming you simply didn’t wipe well enough.

If you’re having actual stool leakage, persistent soiling, bleeding, pain, or a new change in bowel control, that’s something to discuss with your healthcare provider.

Bathroom habits can tell us a surprising amount about constipation, bowel movements, digestive health, gut motility and pelvic floor function—we just don’t talk about them enough.

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08/30/2026

If you’ve ever had a bowel movement that feels like your p**p has sharp edges or is literally scratching you as it passes, pay attention to the consistency of your stool.

One common reason is hard, dry or lumpy p**p. When stool moves slowly through the colon, your body has more time to absorb water from it. That can leave the stool firmer, rougher and more difficult to pass—and those harder edges can create that uncomfortable scraping, scratching or sharp sensation.

And yes, you can be constipated even if you’re p**ping every day.

Constipation can also look like:

đź’© Hard or dry bowel movements
đź’© Straining to p**p
đź’© Feeling like your p**p gets stuck
💩 Feeling like you didn’t completely empty
đź’© Passing small, hard pieces of stool
đź’© Pain or discomfort while p**ping

One thing to try: Look at what your p**p actually looks like. If it’s consistently hard, dry or lumpy, think beyond simply drinking more plain water. Adequate fluids, electrolytes, fiber, movement and healthy bowel motility all play a role in keeping stool soft enough to pass comfortably.

And don’t ignore sharp pain or bleeding. Hard stool and straining can sometimes contribute to small a**l fissures or irritated hemorrhoids. If you’re seeing blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet, experiencing significant pain, or the problem keeps happening, talk with your healthcare provider rather than assuming it’s “just constipation.”

Your p**p can give you surprisingly useful clues about your hydration, bowel motility, stool consistency and digestive health.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the weird thing happening in your bathroom is normal, you’re in the right place.

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08/30/2026

If your morning p**p seems to come in installments, there may be a reason.

Your colon doesn’t always empty in one big movement. It contracts in waves, and things like slow motility, incomplete emptying, stool consistency, or pelvic floor coordination can leave you feeling like you’re done… only to have the urge come back 10 or 20 minutes later.

Try this: Instead of immediately getting back on the toilet every time you feel a small urge, give your body a little time. Walk around, drink something warm, and let the next natural wave of movement build. When you do go, putting your feet on a small stool can also help create a better position for emptying.

And if this happens regularly, pay attention. Going every day doesn’t necessarily mean you’re emptying well.

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08/29/2026

Why does my p**p come out halfway… then get STUCK?

If this happens to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your stool is simply “too hard.”

That stuck-right-at-the-end feeling can happen when the muscles involved in having a bowel movement aren’t coordinating well, stool is sitting low in the re**um, or you’re not fully emptying.

And pushing harder isn’t always the answer. In fact, more straining can sometimes make the whole process harder.

Try this: Put your feet on a small stool, lean forward slightly, relax your belly and exhale slowly instead of holding your breath and bearing down.

And if constipation keeps happening and you have no idea WHY, I created a free Start Pooping Better Guide to help you understand what may be getting in the way.

👉 Get it FREE at the link in my bio.

08/28/2026

Why do I feel crampy an HOUR AFTER I p**p?

Someone asked me this yesterday, and it’s such a good question because you’d think once you p**p, the cramping should be OVER. 💩

But having a bowel movement doesn’t necessarily mean your colon is finished moving.

Your colon can continue contracting after you p**p, moving gas or stool farther along. Those intestinal contractions can sometimes feel like cramping, squeezing, pressure or even another urge to have a bowel movement.

Another possibility? Trapped gas. A bowel movement can shift stool and gas around, so you may actually notice the gas pains after you’ve gone.

Pay attention to what happens next:

Does the cramping pass on its own?
Do you have to p**p again?
Does passing gas make it better?
Does it happen after certain foods or meals?

Those little details can help distinguish occasional post-bowel-movement cramping from a recurring pattern involving constipation, gas, intestinal sensitivity or altered gut motility.

And if the pain is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by bleeding, fever, vomiting or unexplained weight loss, that deserves medical evaluation.

Your gut doesn’t stop talking just because you flushed. 💩

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