This is a must-have for anyone dealing with Ulcerative Colitis. Whether you have constpation or diarrhea, you will notice a difference after your very first bowel movement. At some point in time, Western culture invented the toilet. Despite this seated position being more confortable than the original "squat" - the truth is that it's unnatural for our bodies. We are actually meant to squat. There is a muscle in our bodies called the Puborectalis Muscle which has to be relaxed for ease in elimination and the traditional sitting position actually kinks this muscle, making elimination much harder (the last thing you want when dealing with Colitis). So in comes the Squatty Potty. It fits conveniently underneath your toilet, tucked away. Whenever it needs to be used, you slide it out, place your feet on the stool and eliminate. You will instantly feel the difference in effort and when you are dealing with an inflammatory bowel disease, anything that will help ease a bowel movement is worth it!