[the OlLine Rebel]

No, it is squatting.

I can’t help think this is the creep of anti-western pro-asian attitudes, self-flagellation again of our great civilizations.

Orientals apparently are very big on this “sanitary” and “more efficient” mode of potty, including #2. They insist a squat position helps get everything out better and faster.

Of course it’s “sanitary” if you don’t touch anything! But frankly I am not toned like a jockey and cannot squat like that for 1 minute or so.

Much less old or handicapped people!

[oldvirginian]

I had a talk with the doctor that did my hemorrhoid surgery.
He said the Japanese type hole in the floor toilet was the best and American, high seat toilets were the worst. From a purely medical perspective.

He advised me to find a toilet with the lowest seat possible.

Now visitors don't care to use my toilet because they feel like they are sitting on the floor.
I don't care, I haven't had to have surgery again.