Whose Poop Smells Worse - Men’s Poop Or Women’s?

While certainly not a contest even in the wildest marketing dreams of Guinness Records or Truth or Consequences, it is a legitimate question with an answer that concerns no one and everyone.

Do liberated people poop differently?

That would mean women have changed since Helen Reddy sang, I am Woman, and the 1970s liberation movement encouraged women to free themselves by burning bras and closing joint bank accounts.

Or does it rather signify that the hominoids among us smell more because they are more, eat more or whatever or forevermore?

A conundrum of sorts with potential answers below.

The Universal Democracy of Poop

All men are created equal.

Even though these famous words only referred to men with property and left out their mothers, wives, aunts, daughters, sisters and an entire enslaved population, poop is there, has always been there, and will always be there.

Like any other republic, a democracy has its share of well wishers, congress people and rebels with and without causes that simply need relief from the morning breakfast or yesterday’s dinner (or both).

We all have other things in common as well.

We all bleed (except on holidays), strive to survive and accomplish our goals (to get through the day, not listen to the news, go home, kiss our children and go to sleep).

Myths, Stereotypes And Common Perceptions

Regardless of gender, there are a few universal truths about bowel movements.

All members of the human race and animal kingdom (even beautiful flowers) have to poop in their own inimitable way.

Although research is lacking that can prove this, it is believed that pooping anywhere from three times a day to three times a week can be normal for any gender.

The actual process should only take a few minutes.

Of course, there is no guarantee that if your partner retreats to the bathroom more often that he or she is only doing what comes naturally.

Still, one can only hope for the best (but possibly expect the worst).

While many differences between the genders are not in question, does this disparity go even further and deeper than imagined?

The universal aspects of bathroom odors are a part of every day life.

It is true that men’ s diets are often higher in protein and red meat, which can lead to potent sulfuric malodors.

At the same time, women are known to consume more fiber or plant-based foods, which can sometimes reduce pungent odors.

The female menstrual cycle can also influence gut activity and smells.

It is an odd fact many people assume that men’s poop is worse, which is probably the result of bathroom humor about habits associated with the process.

One enduring myth is that men take more time than women and while that may be true, it does not concern bowel movements.

Recent surveys suggest that men are multi tasking and involved in other activities, such as reading the Wall Street Journal or catching up on missed calls from those who should be calling and even those who shouldn’t!

Its a private place meant for private things and no judgment from prying eyes.

Odor perception is one of those things that depends on the smeller. Much more than gender, bathroom ventilation and hygiene habits play a bigger role in poop malodors.

Mishaps are known to occur in both sexes.

For example, one man was unduly impressed that he had pooped in the shape of an “S”.

He memorialized the event with a picture from his phone, which immediately fell into the poopy water.

It was a perfect landing because the phone fell precisely into where the poop was not submerged in the water.

The end of the story is not known, but he was spotted by a nosy neighbor strolling down the street with a brand new phone a few days later.

Women too have their stories to tell about embarrassing poop incidents.

One woman, who shall remain nameless, slept over a man’s house after being intimate with him for the first time.

He left before her the next day and told her to take her time and just lock the door behind her when she left.

She used her trusty toilet spray before leaving a load in his bathroom, but the handle of the flusher fell off in her hand and there it all was; a hefty pot of poop for all the dark gods of the netherworld to behold.

She picked up a plastic bag from the kitchen, left the flush handle on top of the tank and put the poop into the bag.

Returning to the kitchen, she set the poop on the counter and wrote him a nice note about their night together and apologized about the broken handle. And then she left, closing the door behind her.

As soon as the door closed, she realized she left the bag of poop on the counter. It is not known what happened next, but it is believed that all’s well did not end well.

The Science Surrounding Poop Odor

The unpleasant odor of feces is due to the malodorous presence of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract that break down food in the intestines.

Gut bacteria exists in the trillions, and they attack and destroy undigested food, which includes starches, proteins and fiber.

This process produces gasses and volatile organic compounds (vocs) that are known for their not so lovely smells. Compounds include: skatole, indole and sulfur-containing molecules.

Some foods and digestive issues can influence both the type and quantities of these substances, all of which affect the intensity and character of the odor.

Volatile fatty acids (VFAs) are produced from fiber and other food materials, and they can add a vomit like odor to that which is already bringing a pooper near that stage.

In Conclusion

In the end, so to speak, whether men's or women's poop smells worse is a question with no clear winner—diet and gut health, not gender, dictate the aroma.

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