“Not wiping your butt correctly can lead to serious issues – infections, hemorrhoids, itching, and discomfort. “In general, failing to wipe correctly and leaving residue behind can become noticeable after just a few hours, starting with mild itching and irritation,” she says. Screwing up the intricate art of washing your butt can lead to odor, discomfort, or swamp ass. So, most experts will agree that sitting is better than standing to clean yourself,” says Sunitha Posina, M.D., a New York City-area internist.
“When you stand, your butt cheeks are pressed together, preventing you from getting full access to the anus. (For example, some people are convinced you can wipe while standing, which is nowhere near correct.) Wiping and washing might seem as though they're pretty basic human skills, but in reality, there are plenty of ways to mess them up. 'The number of people that don't wash their ass is astounding,' Redditor youallsuck6 wrote as a personal hygiene reminder. But according to Reddit users, plenty of people actually don't know how to keep their downstairs squeaky clean. You'd think people would have a pretty good idea as to how exactly to keep things clean between the cheeks from wipe to wash.
