An specialist is here to explain why using more than three wipes is not recommended, and she is also providing helpful advice to those who are battling with this issue. In a TikTok video posted by BIEN Australia, a qualified pelvic floor physiotherapist discusses how many wipes to use during bathroom visits. And the 57-second video seeks to offer a solution for excessive wiping.

The expert starts by addressing the common problem and providing reassurance, stating, “When you wipe more than two or three times, that is called faecal smearing.” “Essentially, it occurs when too much faecal matter remains at the a*** entrance even after you have finished your bowel movement.” To address this issue, the physiotherapist recommends a treatment that could reduce the number of wipes needed.

She recommends gently squeezing the pelvic floor muscles in a cascade pattern. Individuals can perform four controlled squeezes at the end of a bowel movement, gradually increasing the pressure from 20% to 50%, 80%, and finally 100%. This treatment seeks to shut the anal sphincter, eliminating the presence of stool remains on the a*** entry, which is frequently caused by weakness in the external sphincter.

The video also discusses how factors such as haemorrhoids or scar tissue around the a** can necessitate excessive wiping. If the suggested technique does not work, she recommends seeking expert medical advice for further examination.