We sit too much, drink too little water, work out too hard, poop too aggressively, bidet too ferociously, and stick around too long scrolling on the toilet. The result: One in three people who undergo a colonoscopy are diagnosed with hemorrhoids.
Where Does It Hurt? Probing American health care. Illustration: Olivier Heiligers
One of the most harrowing experiences of his life, Jeff tells me, began with a bloody toilet bowl 20 years ago. Only after I’ve guaranteed his anonymity — Jeff is not h... [14660 chars]