The Squatty Potty can be found in China and other East Asian countries. I'm curious to know if you've ever used one before? To save just a little decorum, I'm showing you a photo of the most beautiful, pristine Squatty I've ever seen.
How to use:
- Squat, straddling the hole, facing the door (if there is a door).
- Shoot any excretions directly into the drain. If you don't hit the drain directly, there is a likelihood of spray all over the floor and your feet.
- There's no tissue paper, so you must bring your own!
- Discard tissue paper in the waste bin, don't flush.
- Flush the Squatty.
- Good luck washing your hands. If there is a water tap, there's no soap or towels, so if you're a germaphobe bring hand sanitizer.
Also, it's good to note that public restrooms are not widely available. When going out, do your best to plan accordingly. We really don't mind using Sqautties, but our university was kind, and built the foreign teacher apartments with western toilets.
Speaking of western toilets, sometimes when Asians run into one they don't know what to do. This sign was posted in a bathroom in Thailand.
Now you know how to "go" if you visit East Asia!
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Why is it just assumed that you face the door when using the squatty? I try to spice it up sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI have used a squatty potty before!!! They are in Russia. I HATE them! Ugh.
ReplyDeleteAnd that little picture at the bottom, I saw a simplified stick-version of it at the most prestigious mall in Moscow. So funny!
The picture from Thailand makes me laugh! I want you to know I lived in SE Asia for 3 years and VERY proudly avoided using a squatty potty the entire time! I was grossed out by the footprints on the seats.
ReplyDeleteI have also used a squatty potty, although I use the term loosely since it was in Africa and it was most definitely just a hole in the ground!
ReplyDeleteThis brings back some fun memories from when i was in China! :) ...it was definitely a nice surprise (and rarity) to find a squatty as nice-looking as the picture you posted!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious, I love it! Thanks Rach!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Osborne
You know, they have squatty potties in France and Italy, too? I was shocked, and haven't gathered up enough guts to try it. I also saw them in Kenya, but again... didn't have the guts. I salute you, squatty potty users!
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