SCIENCE!

[livinginfinite]

I came across this in a research paper:

"A 36-year-old gravida 2 para 2 active duty woman was
referred to the Urogynecology Clinic at Madigan Army Medical
Center by a staff gynecologist in a nearby military medical
facility for "relaxation of the perineal body and anal sphincter."
When questioned regarding symptoms, she reported a
12-year history of inability to control flatus and liquid stool
since the birth of her first child. She wore a pad for protection
at all times, and experienced soilage on a daily basis. After a
bowel movement, she usually returned to the restroom several
times because of soilage."

There's actually a lot of interesting tidbits in scholarly articles. I'll post more later, I think.

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Women in the Air Force all reported holding of the urine
during flight and decreasing the amount of fluids both before
and during flight to avoid having to use the "pot" on the aircraft.
It was common knowledge that "dehydration is the biggest problem
when you fly." The lack of privacy, difficulty in managing
clothing and the curtain were identified as the reasons.

The participants were asked if they would do it the same way
or differently, if faced with a combat situation. The responses
included some practical hints for other women. This statement
was made by a woman who was active in the field: "A lot of my
friends wore Depends® undergarments when we are out in the
field 'cause the frequency of getting to use the bathroom wasn't
available."

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When facilities were not available, clean, private,
and safe, women reported holding of urine and feces. The
women also reported using multiple sanitary products to insure
"safety" against accidents.

[OrpheumZero]

Science, you say?