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The One Thing You Should Do Before You Poop

Pooping in public is one of womankind's greatest fears. Here's how to get over it -- fast

by Amanda Montell | COMMENT

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Poo-Pourri Test No. 1: The Boyfriend First: My apartment. My boyfriend and I love each other enough to pee with the door open, but our bond is not (nor will it ever be) strong enough to withstand exposed poopage. Every time that bathroom door closes, we know to stay away. So when I entered the loo with the intention of dumping, door ajar, boyfriend in sight, I was nervous. Luckily, I am a speedy pooper. But the smell? I have no control. I took a deep breath and squatted.

Everything was going swell until I noticed I had forgotten to spray the freaking Poo-Pourri. Roadblock No. 1: It is difficult to remember to spray beforehand. After years of Febreezing the smell away after the deed, this order reversal threw me. I finished my business and frantically sprayed the toilet. Miraculously, I flushed, sniffed, and all I got was a clean, lemony scent. (I went with Original Citrus).

Could I fool him? Clueless, my boyfriend entered the bathroom just as I exited, peed with the door open and never mentioned a thing. Somehow, I effed up the Poo-Pourri, and somehow, it still worked. Experiment No. 1: Success.

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