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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. 2: The Hippest Restaurant in Town My new confidence in Poo-Pourri's power made the hip L.A. eatery a snap. The following week, I made a hard-to-get reservation at the new "It" spot in my neighborhood. All day, I resisted the urge to No. 2, so I knew by the time I got there I'd have a real gift to bestow upon its porcelain throne.

Amidst a pack of thin, blonde women and their beanie-clad boyfriends, I stood in line for the WC, Poo-Pourri stashed in my purse. With all the wine being consumed around me, I knew there'd be a steady stream of visitors after me, so the pressure was on to leave the place pristine. You can do this, I reminded myself. You and Poo-Pourri are a team.

My turn. I slid into the cozy, well-decorated john. Spritz, squat, poo, flush. Nothing left behind but a lemon-scented memory. I felt not a twinge of anxiety as the leggy lady in line behind me headed in. Astounding. There was nothing the Poo-Pourri couldn't do.

That is, until I got to the office ...

SEE NEXT PAGE: Poo-Pourri Test No. 3: The Workplace

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