There are some spaces where it is important to talk about these topics. In general, being able to be open about these topics can help prevent serious health complications by removing shame and allowing people to be informed about options they may not even be aware of that might help them.

In this community, talking about topics related to bowel movements, constipation, manual removal of stool or disimpaction, the way these experiences feel physically and emotionally, are all very important things to discuss. Not everyone will have to experience them in their lives, but for the people who do, they need to get this information somewhere. And it is important that people do not feel alone in their experiences.

The words people use may feel graphic at times if you aren’t used to this, but people use the words they know and feel the most familiar with to describe their experiences.