The squatting position is a natural remedy to constipation as the entire weight of the upper body rests on both feet and presses against the thighs to naturally support and compress the colon which, along with gravity, enables waste to be expelled more easily.

Squatting protects the nerves that control the prostate, bladder and uterus from becoming damaged or stretched and securely seals the ileocecal valve, located between colon and small intestines. It relaxes the puborectalis muscle which normally encircles the rectum in order to maintain continence.

Studies show that when people use posture-changing devices to squat, they go more quickly. They also strain less and empty their bowels more completely than sitting on the toilet. By making it easier to poop, squatting might ease constipation and prevent hemorrhoids, which are often a result of straining.