National poop day

The discussion of post-defecation hygiene is somewhat of a taboo in most cultures, but there is no denying the fact that it is an integral part of our lives.

There are two main methods of anal cleansing: rinsing with water or wiping the area with dry materials.

The prevalence of a particular method largely depends on cultural traditions. For example, Islamic toilet etiquette calls for using water, whereas the use of toilet paper for cleaning after defecation is predominant in most Western countries.

Toilet paper originated in China, which is not surprising since it is China where the paper-making process developed.

Paper was known in China as early as in the 2nd century BC, but the first records of the use of paper for post-defecation hygiene date back to the 6th century AD. According to an Arab traveler who visited China during the Tang dynasty (618–907 AD), the Chinese only wiped themselves with paper after defecation and didn’t use water for cleansing.

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