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This was the moment I realized I’ve been lied to by toilet paper my whole life. Dr. Trisha Pasricha, gastroenterologist and professor at Harvard Medical School, says her “dirty little secret” that people in the US might not be ready to hear is… Toilet paper isn’t the answer. Bidets are. Using a bidet is common in many Asian, Middle Eastern, African, and South European nations - but not so much in the US. Comment “Gut” and I’ll DM you the full episode link. Because here’s the gross truth: @trishapasrichamd shared that in a 2023 study they found people who wipe with toilet paper end up with more microbes on their hands than people who use a bidet. And then she hit me with the most obvious question that somehow I’ve never asked: If you got poop on your hand, would you wipe it with a dry paper towel and go about your day? Hopefully not. You’d use water. So why are we using dry paper on the most sensitive skin on our body and calling it “clean”? This episode of @themelrobbinspodcast is the ultimate no shame conversation that will help you finally understand how to listen to your gut. Dr. Pasricha will change the way you think about digestion, gut health, and yes, even poop. 🎧 “The Gut Health Episode: Harvard Doctor Reveals What’s Normal (and What’s Not)” Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — search “The Mel Robbins Podcast Gut Health”