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A gut-health brand Let Loose launched Sh-t Shoes, a 7-inch toilet stool marketed as footwear to improve posture during bowel movements. Priced at $69 and offered in two sizes, the quirky product has gone viral online, with one size already sold out, as promotional materials tout squatting for better colon alignment amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak and online readers react with humor and intrigue.
The shortage of over-the-counter laxatives in the US has prompted people to seek alternative ways to relieve constipation. One popular method is using a toilet stool, such as the Squatty Potty, which mimics the natural squatting position for easier bowel movements. Gastroenterology experts recommend discussing any changes in bowel habits with a physician and suggest lifestyle changes like staying active, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and staying hydrated to promote regular bowel movements.