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Ever find yourself brainstorming your next big campaign from the, uh, "throne room"? We all do it. But it turns out our dedication to doomscrolling while on the porcelain throne is having some seriously uncomfortable side effects.
A new study has some bad news for those of us who can't unplug. Researchers have discovered that regularly using your smartphone on the toilet is associated with a 46% greater risk of developing hemorrhoids.
It seems the very social media algorithms we use to hook customers are working a little too well. People get so absorbed in their feeds that they lose all track of time. One study showed that 37% of phone users spent over five minutes in the bathroom, compared to just 7% of their unplugged peers.
This prolonged "seat time" is the real culprit. The design of a toilet seat positions your body in a way that increases pressure on the veins in your lower rectum, which can lead to swelling, pain, and bleeding. Add to that the poor posture most of us adopt while hunched over our phones, and you've got a recipe for a bad ROI (Return on... well, you know).
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/03/health/toilet-time-hemorrhoid-risk-wellness
A new study has some bad news for those of us who can't unplug. Researchers have discovered that regularly using your smartphone on the toilet is associated with a 46% greater risk of developing hemorrhoids.
It seems the very social media algorithms we use to hook customers are working a little too well. People get so absorbed in their feeds that they lose all track of time. One study showed that 37% of phone users spent over five minutes in the bathroom, compared to just 7% of their unplugged peers.
This prolonged "seat time" is the real culprit. The design of a toilet seat positions your body in a way that increases pressure on the veins in your lower rectum, which can lead to swelling, pain, and bleeding. Add to that the poor posture most of us adopt while hunched over our phones, and you've got a recipe for a bad ROI (Return on... well, you know).
A New Strategy for Your Bathroom Breaks
Experts recommend that an ideal bathroom visit should last between three to five minutes, and no more than 10 minutes tops. So, how can you optimize your "exit strategy"?- Leave the phone behind: The easiest solution is to make your bathroom time as boring as possible.
- Set a timer: If you absolutely must scroll, be mindful. One doctor suggests that if things aren't progressing after two TikTok videos, it's time to get up and try again later.
- Improve your posture: Sitting up straight is more favorable for a successful... launch.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/03/health/toilet-time-hemorrhoid-risk-wellness
