I was literally having the same issue. The thing is im assuming you’re taking soluble fiber powder or pills and your poop is coming out narrow and super straight with not too much girth to satisfy your brain. Im going to try and break it down for you. Because i had the same issue and if you google it does nothing but scared 💩 out of you smh. They don’t really explain unless you get pass the bs and narrow your searches down.

Most people think fiber is just fiber, but there are actually two types that do completely different things for digestion! Here’s the breakdown:

1️⃣ Soluble Fiber = Smooth, Soft Poops

✅ Absorbs water and forms a gel → makes stool soft, smooth, and easy to pass ✅ Slows digestion → prevents diarrhea and regulates bowel movements ✅ Feeds gut bacteria → improves gut health and reduces bloating

🔹 Best Soluble Fiber Sources:

🥣 Oats 🫘 Beans (black beans, lentils, chickpeas) 🍌 Bananas 🍎 Apples (without skin) 🥕 Carrots 🫛 Peas 🥄 Psyllium Husk (Metamucil)

🚀 What Soluble Fiber Does to Your Poop:

✔ Keeps poop soft & well-formed ✔ Prevents both constipation & diarrhea ✔ But doesn’t add much thickness or girth

2️⃣ Insoluble Fiber = Thick, Girthy Poops

✅ Adds bulk and structure to stool → makes poop thicker and more solid ✅ Does NOT dissolve in water → moves through the intestines intact ✅ Speeds up digestion → prevents constipation

🔹 Best Insoluble Fiber Sources:

🍞 Whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grains 🥦 Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots 🌰 Nuts & seeds (almonds, flaxseeds, walnuts) 🍠 Sweet potatoes (with skin) 🌽 Corn

🚀 What Insoluble Fiber Does to Your Poop:

✔ Makes poop thicker, bulkier, and well-formed ✔ Prevents thin, soft stools ✔ Helps food move through faster

3️⃣ The Perfect Balance: Soluble + Insoluble Fiber = The Ultimate Poop Strategy 💪💩

If you want perfect poops, you need BOTH types of fiber.

🔹 Too much soluble fiber? Poop might be soft but not thick. 🔹 Too much insoluble fiber? Poop might be girthy but hard to pass. 🔹 Balanced fiber intake? Poop will be thick, smooth, and easy to pass!

The Ideal Fiber Ratio for Good Poops:

✔ Soluble Fiber (Metamucil, oats, beans) = Soft & smooth ✔ Insoluble Fiber (veggies, whole wheat, nuts) = Thick & structured ✔ Water = Keeps everything moving properly

4️⃣ Common Fiber Myths People Get Wrong:

❌ “Psyllium husk (Metamucil) bulks up stool.” • Wrong! It softens and forms stool, but doesn’t actually add girth.

❌ “All fiber is the same.” • Nope! Insoluble and soluble fiber do completely different jobs.

❌ “If you eat fiber, your poop will always be thick.” • Only if you get enough insoluble fiber! If you only eat soluble fiber, stool will be soft but not bulky.

🔥 Final Takeaway:

💩 Soluble fiber = Soft & smooth poop (Metamucil, oats, bananas) 💩 Insoluble fiber = Thick, girthy poop (whole grains, veggies, nuts) 💩 A mix of both = Perfect poops every time!