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By Abrakwa Jacob Kojo
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Men spending a long time in the restroom has intrigued women for generations. This trend, possibly since private toilets were introduced, is a common theme on social media and discussed by experts. While it amuses women, specialists suggest that men's extended bathroom breaks might be linked to their generally better gut health compared to women.
Gastroenterologist Kyle Staller expressed, "I think anyone who knows a man knows it’s true that men do spend longer in the toilet or on the toilet than women do, but in reality [they] are much less likely to have bowel issues and chronic constipation than women are."
Gastrointestinal psychologist Madison Simons from the Cleveland Clinic suggested a biological explanation, emphasizing the need for relaxation to facilitate the digestive process. She explained that men possess a unique ability to smoothly transition between the tense fight-or-flight sympathetic state and the relaxed parasympathetic state, termed a "binary switch," crucial for proper digestion. This ability promotes what Simons calls a "rest and digest function."
In this state of relaxation, individuals find solace from the daily stressors of life. Simons proposed that men might simply be savoring this relaxation period before re-entering their busy lives. The bathroom, with its seclusion, provides a brief respite from responsibilities like childcare or work problem-solving.
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A student at the University of Ghana, a blogger, youth activist, current affairs communicator, content creator, and career planning consultant.
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