Hey there, viewers!
How many times have you found yourself on your phone while using the toilet?
We all do it.
Some of us more than others.
It seems like everywhere we go, everything we do, we just can’t get away from our smartphones.
But did you know it’s terrible for you?
Bathrooms and iPhones do not mix.
Let’s talk about why you need to stop using your phone on the toilet.
Does it spread bacteria?
Can it give you hemorrhoids?
Wait, can it actually limit your thinking capacity?
We’re talking all that AND more…
Let’s begin.
It Ruins Your Ability to Think
Being on your phone in general can hurt your thinking ability.
It interrupts your concentration, and ruins your ability to do work.
Studies show that just having a smartphone in your presence can reduce your focus.
Accessing our phone during the day allows us to stay up to date with not only friends
and family, but news around the world.
With the pressing of a button, you can instantly discover things that are happening in a completely
different country.
This can distract you from finishing a task on time, as your mind will be occupied with
something happening online.
I know, I’m describing your everyday life, aren’t I?
Here’s how being on the toilet makes it even worse.
Let’s say you’re at work and go on a bathroom break.
The second you sit on the toilet, you pull out your phone and hit social media.
You see an Instagram story about your friend’s cat being sick.
Since you’re an animal lover, this feels like a huge blow.
Concerned about what’s happening, you follow up with their every move.
Before you know it, you’ve been sitting there for almost ten minutes, and you don’t
even need to use the bathroom anymore.
You’re just wasting time in a gross public stall.
You finally get up and head back to the office.
Getting back to work, you are now a little too invested in the troubles of your friend
to get anything done.
This is only one of several great reasons not to bring your phone to the bathroom with
you.
Do you turn your phone off while at work?
What’s the most important task your phones distracted you from doing?
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It Can Give You Hemorrhoids!
Let’s dive into ‘disgusting’ territory!
You can’t talk about sitting in an awkward place without at least mentioning hemorrhoids.
Spending time texting on the toilet can increase your chance getting them.
For those of you unfamiliar with what they are, be thankful.
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that develop in your lower rectum.
An internal hemorrhoid will bleed, but is relatively painless.
An external hemorrhoid on the other hand will hurt.
If you spend time sitting day in and day out, you are likely going to get a hemorrhoid.
Although more research needs to be done, studies have shown that hemorrhoid cases have gone
up since the invention of smartphones.
Since toilets are not the most comfortable surface, sitting on them for long periods
of time can put pressure on your rectum.
Think about this…
Reports have shown that the average American spends almost an hour a day in the bathroom.
Not only does that say a lot about your phone habits, your bathroom habits are also in question.
Assuming you make it to 80, that’s almost a full three years of bathroom breaks in one
lifetime.
As for phone time, the same person might spend three to four and half hours on their smartphone.
If you’re glued to your device, just think about the amount of time you’re spending
texting while doing your business.
To get your hemorrhoids to go away, you usually need to apply a special kind of cream.
Soaking regularly in a warm bath is also good for you.
But if you don’t have hemorrhoids yet, one of the first things you can do to avoid them
is stop using your phone while on the toilet.
Let’s move on.
Phone Time On The Toilet Kills Your Muscles
You know how you often feel glued to your toilet seat?
Sometimes, it’s just one of those days.
But if you pair this with excessive phone use, you’re going to do a number on your
muscles.
Have you ever heard of pelvic floor muscles?
These crucial muscles support the pelvic organs like your bowel and bladder.
When they’re weakened, these organs lose their ability to function properly.
If you're glued to Twitter while using the toilet, your posture is going to be off.
The pressure will result in damaged muscles.
Think about how you’re sitting.
Being hunched over alone will damage not only your back, but your pelvic floor muscles.
It’s not the natural way to do things.
My advice to you is to keep your phone in your pocket and simply do your business.
It Spreads Harmful Bacteria
This one should be a given, but it’s not.
Bathrooms are already some of the dirtiest places in society.
They are crawling with germs and bacteria.
But you won’t believe this, studies have shown that phones are dirtier than toilet
seats themselves.
About ten times dirtier actually.
It makes sense really.
All of the germs you’re touching throughout the day are going to be transferred onto your
phone.
It’s like your iPhone is your own personal petri dish.
Researchers have identified over 17 thousand types of bacteria on the phones of high school
students.
Other studies have estimated that your phone is covered in 25,000 bacteria per square inch.
With this much phone bacteria, you’re probably asking yourself why you should even care about
the dirtiness of the toilet…
Well texting on the toilet only spreads these germs.
Not only are you giving your phone new bacteria to deal with, you’re also placing the particles
from your phone onto the toilet seat.
From here, it will only spread to the next person who uses your bathroom stall.
You want to know something even scarier?
Mobile phones can be covered with E. coli.
This is a bacteria that normally lives in your intestines.
Now most strains of E. coli are harmless.
But some can really make you sick.
I’m talking about vomiting, stomach cramps and even blood in the stool.
You can come in contact with this bacteria through contaminated water and food.
Having E. coli on your screen doesn’t automatically make it dangerous.
But if it gets into your system and infests your intestines, then we might have a problem.
With that said, it’s probably a good idea to not even bring your phone into the bathroom.
You’ll only increase your chances of coming in contact with new bacteria.
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Now back to our discussion on why you shouldn’t be using your phone on the toilet!
You’ll Only Rely On Your Phone Even More
Remember how I said that the average person spends three to four and half hours on their
smartphones?
Well imagine if that increased.
I wouldn’t be surprised if some people spent more time than that.
A survey showed that 1 in 10 millennials would rather lose a finger than their phone!
How crazy is that?
Well one of the reasons this might be happening is through all the free time you have to be
on your phone.
By using your phone every time you’re on the toilet, you’re only increasing your
dependency on the device.
If you’re giving yourself 10 minutes to sneak away from your job and talk in the bathroom,
your addiction will only get worse.
Yes, phones at this point are an actual addiction with actual symptoms to go with it.
If you’re experiencing trouble sleeping, chances are your mind is being occupied by
what’s happening online.
From here, you’ll only be more likely to grab your phone and check it while laying
in bed.
Not only will using your phone give you a physical pain in the neck, you’ll also be
a pain in the neck to deal with.
Phone dependency can make you feel angrier.
You’ll find yourself experiencing random outbursts.
Not using your phone can make you restless.
So if you’re looking to improve your mental health, try separating your bathroom and phone
time.
As a matter of fact, try cutting down your phone time in general.
It will really help you.
There are so many things you can do to improve the health of your brain.
Let me tell you how!
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You’ll learn the best foods that will give your brain and mental health a boost.
You’ll also learn the warning signs you are mentally drained and how you can stay
positive.
So, how long do you spend on your phone?
Let us know in the comments below.
We would love to hear from you!