Remember how Amitabh Bachchan kept stressing over his morning routine in the film Piku? While it gave us a good laugh, it also brought a hush-hush topic, constipation, into everyday conversation.

Welcome to Bathroom Break, Refinery29’s series all about poop and the complicated relationship we have with our bowels. To see the rest of the articles, click here. Everyone has a toilet horror story.

Learn why these common tricks don’t reduce your risk, and what simple hygiene habits make a difference when using public toilets. Jenny Lehmann is an assistant editor at Discover Magazine who writes ...