Reading is a relaxing activity . When it is used when going to the bathroom, attention is diverted to the printed sheet of paper. With this, it is possible to relax not only the mind, but all the muscles of the body , which include those responsible for intestinal movements and the anal sphincter. Many people with constipation problems say they usually have a shelf next to the toilet with various light readings, not because it helps them solve the problem, but to combat boredom.
Why do some people like to read in the bathroom?
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