This Is How Long Travelers Hold Their Bowels and Bladder While Traveling, Survey Finds
Briefly

Traveling can disrupt digestion, with a survey revealing that 51% of travelers share experiences of 'digestive changes' during their journeys. Conducted by QS Supplies, the survey highlighted the psychological impact of using public toilets, including a condition known as parcopresis, which affects social anxiety. Particularly notable is that many travelers hold their urges for significant periods—averaging 83 minutes—out of fear or concern for hygiene, bad odors, or the absence of necessary supplies. The findings show that awareness and management of these fears are crucial for a comfortable travel experience.
The QS Supplies survey indicates that 51% of travelers experience digestive changes, with the average traveler holding their bowel for 83 minutes due to toilet anxieties.
Survey results revealed that 89% of travelers avoid public toilets out of concern for cleanliness, followed by issues like unpleasant odors and lack of toilet supplies.
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